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PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2012
Cable Solutions forINTELLIGENTBUILDING SYSTEMS
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B3 Cable Solutions leads the world in cable manufacturing, with a presence in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. B3 are the fastest growing cable manufacturer in the world, B3 now operates across more market sectors and countries than ever before, delivering innovative value added services, an extensive range of cable products and cost effective supply chain solutions.
Buildings & Industrial, Utilities, Railways and Telecommunications are their active market sectors with an extensive array of products specifi cally designed and produced to satisfy the demanding needs of their Global marketplace.
B3’s manufacturing facilities and cable products are of the highest quality, but what sets B3 apart is world class service. If you’re looking for any of these cabling solutions, then you should talk to B3:
Instrumentation & Control Multi Pair Coaxial Voice and Data
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This brochure represents only a small selection of the products B3 can supply.
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CONTENTS
CABLE FINDER 4
SECTION 1 - PAIRED CABLES 8
SECTION 2 - MULTI-CONDUCTOR CABLES 18
SECTION 3 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM CABLES 22
SECTION 4 - FIRE RESISTANT CABLES 24
SECTION 5 - COAX CABLES 26
SECTION 6 - CATEGORY LAN CABLES 30
SECTION 7 - DEF. STAN. CABLES 36
SECTION 8 - INSTRUMENTATION CABLES 38
SECTION 9 - CONTROL CABLES 42
GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION 44
COMPARISON BETWEEN EUROPEAN &UNITED STATES CABLE DESIGN BASICS 46
CONVERSIONS 46
GLOSSARY 48
B3 PART NUMBER INDEX 50
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ApplicationNo. ofpairs
Cond. size AWG 22 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 Section Page
Screen Sheath
G.P. Bus
1 Yes PVC C1199 C1195 C1193 C1213 C1224 C1313 1.7 16
1 Yes HFFR C1310 C1308 C1272 C1270 C1305 C1303 1.7 16
1 No PVC C1301 C1300 C1203 C1198 C1222 C1302 1.7 16
1 No HFFR C1311 C1309 C1271 C1307 C1306 C1304 1.7 16
ApplicationCond.-Size
No. of pairs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Section Page
Screen Sheath
RS-485
24AWGFoil+braid
PVC C1189 C1190 C1191 C1192 - - - - 1.1 10
24AWG HFFR C1318 C1319 C1320 C1321 - - - - 1.1 10
22AWG PVC C1080 C1295 C1296 C1297 - - - - 1.1 10
RS-422 24AWG Each pair foil screened
PVC - C1382 C1383 C1384 - C1386 - - 1.2 11
G.P.Bus
22AWG PVC - C1196 C1197 - - C1214 - - 1.6 15
22AWG HFFR - C1281 C1282 - - C1314 - - 1.6 15
18AWG Foil HFFR C1171 C1172 C1173 C1174 C1175 C1176 - - 1.8 17
RS-232 24AWG Foil PVC C1181 C1182 C1183 C1184 C1185 C1186 C1187 C1188 1.3 12
Lon Works
0.64mm No scrn HFFR C1346 C1347 - - - - - - 1.5 14
0.64mmEach
pair foil screened
HFFR C1348 C1349 - - - - - - 1.5 14
KNX0.8 mm
FoilPVC C1219 C1217 - - - - - - 1.5 14
0.8 mm HFFR C1220 C1218 - - - - - - 1.5 14
Paired cables
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Multi-conductor cables
Cond. Size AWG
No. of conductors 2 3 4 6 8 Section Page
Sheath Screen
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PVCYes C1226 C1228 C1230 C1264 C1232 2.1 19
No C1227 C1278 C1231 C1265 C1233 2.1 19
HFFRYes C1741 C1743 C1745 C1747 C1749 2.2 20
No C1742 C1744 C1746 C1748 C1750 2.2 20
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PVCYes C1019 C1021 C1023 C1260 C1262 2.1 19
No C1020 C1022 C1024 C1261 C1263 2.1 19
HFFRYes C1731 C1733 C1735 C1737 C1739 2.2 20
No C1732 C1734 C1736 C1738 C1740 2.2 20
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PVCYes C1013 C1015 C1017 C1211 C1258 2.1 19
No C1014 C1016 C1018 C1212 C1259 2.1 19
HFFRYes C1721 C1723 C1725 C1727 C1729 2.2 20
No C1722 C1724 C1726 C1728 C1730 2.2 20
UV-HFFR Yes C1351 C1352 C1353 C1354 C1355 2.3 21
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PVCYes C1007 C1009 C1011 C1252 C1254 2.1 19
No C1008 C1010 C1012 C1253 C1255 2.1 19
HFFRYes C1711 C1713 C1715 C1717 C1719 2.2 20
No C1712 C1714 C1716 C1718 C1720 2.2 20
UV-HFFR Yes C1391 C1392 C1393 C1394 C1395 2.3 21
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PVCYes C1001 C1003 C1005 C1248 C1250 2.1 19
No C1002 C1004 C1006 C1249 C1251 2.1 19
HFFRYes C1701 C1703 C1705 C1707 C1709 2.2 20
No C1702 C1704 C1706 C1708 C1710 2.2 20
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PVCYes C1322 C1324 C1326 C1330 C1332 2.1 19
No C1323 C1325 C1327 C1331 C1333 2.1 19
HFFRYes C1334 C1336 C1338 C1342 C1344 2.2 20
No C1335 C1337 C1339 C1343 C1345 2.2 20
Multi-Conductor Power Limited Tray Cables (PLTC) are available on request
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ApplicationNo. ofpairs
Cond. size AWG18
AWG16
AWG14
AWG12
Section PageScreen Sheath
Fire Alarm1 Yes PVC C1040 C1041 C1042 C1043 3 22
1 No PVC C1135 C1136 C1137 C1138 3 22
Fire detection and alarm system cables
ApplicationNo. ofcores
Cond. size 0.75mm2
1.0mm2
1.5mm2
2.5mm2
4.0mm2 Section Page
Screen Sheath
Circuit integrities
2 Yes HFFR C1284 C1283 C1044 C1045 C1289 4 25
2 No HFFR C1139 C1140 C1141 C1142 C1143 4 25
3 Yes HFFR C1159 C1160 C1161 C1162 C1163 4 25
3 No HFFR C1149 C1150 C1151 C1152 C1153 4 25
Fire resistant cables
Cat. types Sheath 2 pairs 6 pairs 12 pairs 25 pairs 50 pairs 100 pairs 150 pairs 200 pairs section Page
Cat 3 PVC C1031 C1266 C1267 C1032 C1033 C1034 C1268 C1269 6.4 35
Category 3 LAN cable
Cat. types Sheath UTP UTP-UL FTP FTP-UL U-UTP U-FTP S-FTP Section Page
Cat 5ePVC C1035 C1285 C1036 C1286 - - - 6.1 32
HFFR C1235 - C1236 - - - - 6.1 32
Cat 6PVC C1037 C1287 C1038 C1288 - - - 6.1 32
HFFR C1237 - C1238 - - - - 6.1 32
Cat 6aPVC - - - - - - - 6.2 33
HFFR - - - - C1200 C1053 - 6.2 33
Cat 7 HFFR - - - - - - C1039 6.2 33
Cat 7a HFFR - - - - - - C1201 6.2 33
Cat 5e -patch
PVC C1500 - C1520 - - - - 6.3 34
HFFR C1510 - C1530 - - - - 6.3 34
Cat 6 -patch
PVC C1540 - C1560 - - - - 6.3 34
HFFR C1550 - C1570 - - - - 6.3 34
Category LAN cables
CABLE FINDER
ApplicationInner
ConductorScreen Sheath RG-59 RG-6 RG-11 Section Page
CCTV
Solid BC Braid BC PVC C1028 C1029 C1030 5.1 27
Solid BC Braid BC HFFR C1428 C1429 C1430 5.1 27
Flex BC Braid BC PVC C1275 C1276 C1277 5.1 27
SMATVCATV
CCS Foil+Alu Braid PVC C1025 C1026 C1027 5.2 28
CCS Quad screen PVC C1256 C1257 C1241 5.2 28
HDTVSolid BC Foil+TC Braid PVC C1229 C1279 C1280 5.3 29
Solid BC Foil+TC Braid HFFR C1378 C1379 C1380 5.3 29
Coax cables
50 Ohm Coaxial cables are available on request
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CABLE FINDER
DEF. Stan. Cables
Conductor 7 x 0.1 mm = 0.055 mm²
No. of cores 2 3 4 6 9 15 25 36 50 Section Page
Screened C1164 C1165 - - C1166 C1168 C1169 C1365 7 37
Unscreened C1360 C1361 C1362 C1144 C1145 C1146 C1147 C1148 C1364 7 37
Conductor 7 x 0.2mm = 0.22 mm²
No. of cores 2 3 4 6 8 12 20 36 Section Page
Screened - - C1471 C1472 C1473 C1474 C1475 C1476 7 37
Unscreened C1366 C1367 C1368 C1369 C1154 C1155 C1156 C1157 7 37
Conductor 16 x 0.2mm = 0.5 mm²
No. of cores 2 3 4 6 12 18 Section Page
Screened - - C1177 C1178 C1375 C1180 7 37
Unscreened C1158 C1370 C1371 C1372 C1373 C1374 7 37
Instrumentation cables
BS5308/PAS5308 – Part 2 – Type 1 & 2 – Collectively Screened – Unarmoured cables
No. of pairs 1 2 5 10 20 Section Page
Conductor 0.5 mm² (16x0.2 mm) C1081 C1082 C1083 C1084 C1085 8 39
Conductor 0.75 mm² (24x0.2 mm) C1086 C1087 C1088 C1089 C1090 8 39
Conductor 1.5 mm² (7x0.53 mm) C1091 C1092 C1093 C1094 C1095 8 39
BS5308/PAS5308 – Part 2 – Type 1 & 2 – Collectively Screened – Armoured cables
No. of pairs 1 2 5 10 20 Section Page
Conductor 0.5 mm² (16x0.2 mm) C1096 C1097 C1098 C1099 C1100 8 39
Conductor 0.75 mm² (24x0.2 mm) C1101 C1102 C1103 C1104 C1105 8 39
Conductor 1.5 mm² (7x0.53 mm) C1106 C1107 C1108 C1109 C1110 8 39
BS5308/PAS5308 – Part 2 – Type 1 & 2 – Individually & Collectively Screened – Unarmoured cables
No. of pairs 2 5 10 20 Section Page
Conductor 0.5 mm² (16x0.2 mm) C1111 C1112 C1113 C1114 8 40
Conductor 0.75 mm² (24x0.2 mm) C1115 C1116 C1117 C1118 8 40
Conductor 1.5 mm² (7x0.53 mm) C1119 C1120 C1121 C1122 8 40
BS5308/PAS5308 – Part 2 – Type 1 & 2 – Individually & Collectively Screened – Armoured cable
No. of pairs 2 5 10 20 Section Page
Conductor 0.5 mm² (16x0.2 mm) C1123 C1124 C1125 C1126 8 40
Conductor 0.75 mm² (24x0.2 mm) C1127 C1128 C1129 C1130 8 40
Conductor 1.5 mm² (7x0.53 mm) C1131 C1132 C1133 C1134 8 40
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Control cables
YY Series (N stranded cores surrounded by a PVC sheath)
No. of wires 3 4 5 7 8 12 18 Section Page
Conductor 0.75 mm² (24x0.2 mm) C1631 C1635 - - - C1645 C1648 9 43
Conductor 1.0 mm² (32x0.2 mm) C1632 C1636 - - - - - 9 43
Conductor 1.5 mm² (30x0.24 mm) C1633 C1637 C1639 C1641 C1643 C1646 C1649 9 43
Conductor 2.5 mm² (50x0.24 mm) C1634 C1638 C1640 C1642 C1644 C1647 C1650 9 43
SY Series (N stranded cores surrounded by Steel Wire Armouring plus a PVC sheath)
No. of wires 2 3 4 5 7 12 18 25 Section Page
Conductor 0.75 mm² (24x0.2 mm) - C1655 - - - - - - 9 43
Conductor 1.0 mm² (32x0.2 mm) C1651 C1656 C1660 C1665 C1669 C1671 C1673 C1675 9 43
No. of wires 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 18 Section Page
Conductor 1.5 mm² (30x0.24 mm) C1652 C1657 C1661 C1666 C1668 C1670 C1672 C1674 9 43
Conductor 2.5 mm² (50x0.24 mm) - C1658 C1662 - - - - - 9 43
Conductor 4.0 mm² (56x0.29 mm) - C1659 C1663 - - - - - 9 43
Conductor 6.0 mm² (84x0.29 mm) - - C1664 - - - - - 9 43
CY Series (N stranded cores surrounded by a braiding plus a PVC sheath)
No. of wires 3 4 5 Section Page
Conductor 0.75 mm² (24x0.2 mm) C1620 C1624 - 9 43
Conductor 1.0 mm² (32x0.2 mm) C1621 C1625 - 9 43
Conductor 1.5 mm² (30x0.24 mm) C1622 C1626 C1628 9 43
Conductor 2.5 mm² (50x0.24 mm) C1623 C1627 C1629 9 43
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Interface systems
1. Application
RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, KNX(EIB)-bus, LonWorks, ModBus, M-Bus, CAN-bus, BACnet or general interface systems.
2. Basic Construction of the cables
Wire = Conductor with or without insulation. When with insulation sometimes also indicated as core.Conductor: solid = one single rod, fl exible = twisted bare or tinned copper strands, ranging from 12 to 24AWG.
Insulation: Polyethylene (PE) or Foam PE (FPE) depending on the sheath material. All insulations are in accordance with BS EN 50290-2, good strippability and coloured. The colours are readily identifi able and are not interchangeable.
Pair = two twisted – colour coded – wires.
Individually screened pair (if applicable): one pair wrapped with an Aluminium/Polyester drain wire under the foil.
Cable core: two or more (individually screened) pairs stranded.Good twisting (lay-length < 30 – 40D) is necessary to ensure fl exibility and avoid breaking conductors.
Drain wire (only in combination with a screen): stranded tinned copper wires. In order to avoid corrosion, it is recommended that drain wires are tinned.
Screen (if applicable): Helically applied (= as a spiral) Aluminium/Polyester (Alpet) foil. For the fl exibility of a cable a helically applied foil is preferred as longitudinally applied foil is more diffi cult to bend.
Braiding (if applicable): tinned copper wires.
Sheath: grey PVC or purple HRRF, both in accordance with BS EN 50290-2
Operating temperature range: -25 to +75 °C
Rated Voltage: 300 Vrms
CableConfiguration
CableRetardancy
LowSmoke
Halogen-free(non acid, non
toxic)
RoHScompliant
PE, FPE or PVC insulation
and PVC Sheath
according to IEC 60332-1
No No Yes
PE, FPE or HFFR
insulation andHFFR sheath
according to IEC 60332-
3-24
according toIEC 61034-1-2
according toIEC 60754-1
& 2Yes
SECTION 1 - PAIRED CABLES
Conductor(AWG)
Configuration(n x AWG)
Configuration(n x mm)
DC Resistance(Ohm/km)
24 7 x 32 7 x 0.20 ≤ 88
22 7 x 30 7 x 0.25 ≤ 57.4
20 7 x 28 7 x 0.32 ≤ 35.75
18 7 x 26 7 x 0.40 ≤ 22.7
16 19 x 29 19 x 0.28 ≤ 15.47
14 19 x 27 19 x 0.36 ≤ 9.36
12 19 x 25 19 x 0.45 ≤ 5.61
n = number of wires in strand
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RS-232: Hand shake interface used for low data rates. Computer to printer or to modem or to other device. Max. speed 19.2 kbit/sec. Max. distance acc. to standard 15 m.
Cables used are 6 to 25 conductors. Long distance transmission requires low capacitance (standard calls for 2500 pF link), No impedance specifi ed.
B3 main part numbers for RS-232: see section 1.3
RS-422: Balanced digital circuit. Medium speed data exchange. Long line modems and Daisy chain confi guration. Maximum transmission speed 10 Mbit/second (normal use under 1Mbit/sec). Max. transmission distance is 1200 metres. Ten nodes per bus.
Cables used have mainly 24AWG conductors, two twisted pairs or multi-pair and Impedance of 100 Ohm.
B3 main part numbers for RS-422: see section 1.2
RS-485: Balanced digital circuit. Medium speed fi eldbus interfaces. Maximum transmission speed 35 Mbit/second (normal use 1 or0.5 Mbit/sec). Max. transmission distance is 1200 metres,32 nodes per bus.
Cables used have mainly 24AWG conductors, one twisted pair or multi-pair and impedance of 120 Ohm.
B3 main part numbers for RS-485 see section 1.1
KNX is a standardised (EN 50090, ISO/IEC 14543), OSI-based network communications protocol for intelligent buildings. KNX is the successor to, and convergence of, three previous standards: the European Home Systems Protocol (EHS), BatiBUS, and the European Installation Bus (EIB or Instabus). B3 main part numbers for KNX cables: C1217 (quad – PVC) – C1218 (quad – HFFR) – C1219 (1 pair – PVC) – C1220 (1 pair – HFFR).
LonWorks is a networking platform specifi cally created to address the needs of control applications. The platform is built on a protocol created by Echelon Corporation for networking devices over media such as twisted pair, power lines, fi bre optics, and RF. It is used for the automation of various functions within buildings such as lighting and HVAC.B3 main part numbers for LonWorks: C1198 (PVC) - C1203 (PVC) – C1307 (HFFR) – C1271 (HFFR) – C1346 (HFFR) – C1347 (HFFR) –C1348 (HFFR) and C1349 (HFFR).
Modbus is a serial communications protocol published by Modicon in 1979 for use with its programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Simple and robust, it has since become one of the de facto standard communications protocols in the industry. B3 main part numbers for Modbus: C1197 (PVC) - C1193 (PVC) – C1282 (HFFR) – C1272 (HFFR).
M-Bus (Meter-Bus) is a European standard (EN 13757-2 physical and link layer, EN 13757-3 application layer) for the remote reading of gas or electricity meters. M-Bus is also usable for other types of consumption meters. B3 main part number for M-bus: C1020 – C1193.
Controller–area network (CAN or CAN-bus) is a vehicle bus standard designed specifi cally for automotive applications but now also used in other areas such as industrial automation and medical equipment.CAN bus utilize TIA/EIA-485 cables.B3 main part numbers for CAN-bus: C1080 - C1189 – C1190 – C1191 – C1192 – C1295 – C1296 – C1297 and HFFR cables C1318 – C1319 – C1320 – C1321.
BACnet is a communications protocol for building automation and control networks. It is was designed to allow communication of building automation and control systems for applications such as heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, lighting, access, and fi re detection systems and their associated equipment.BACnet over IP can utilize Cat 6.B3 main part numbers for BACnet: C1228 (PVC) – C1189 (PVC) – C1190 (PVC) - C1318 (HFFR) and C1319 (HFFR).
SECTION 1 - PAIRED CABLES
Non-standard cable constructions, colours, details and/or additional information are available on request.For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s).Please note that technical specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
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24AWG and 22AWG conductors – PE or FPE insulation – PVC or HFFR sheath for TIA/EIA-485 = RS-485 applications
SECTION 1.1 - PAIRED CABLES, DUAL OVERALL SCREEN
Cables with 24AWG conductors – PE insulation - Halogen-free (HFFR) sheath
B3Part Number
No. ofPairs
Coverage Braiding
(%)
Overall Diameter (mm)
Mutual Capacitance
(pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1318 1 90 5.9 41 49
C1319 2 90 8.5 42 80.5
C1320 3 90 9 42 92.6
C1321 4 90 9.9 42 114.4
Cables with 24AWG conductors – PE insulation - PVC sheath
B3Part Number
No. ofPairs
Coverage Braiding
(%)
Overall Diameter (mm)
Mutual Capacitance
(pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1189 1 90 5.9 41 49
C1190 2 90 8.5 41 80.5
C1191 3 90 9.0 41 92.6
C1192 4 90 9.9 41 114.4
Cables with 22AWG conductors – Foam PE insulation - PVC sheath
B3Part Number
No. ofPairs
Coverage Braiding
(%)
Overall Diameter (mm)
Mutual Capacitance
(pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1080 1 65 6.1 36 63.7
C1295 2 65 9.1 37 75.6
C1296 3 65 10.5 38 97
C1297 4 65 11.4 38 119.1
Product Description
1. Conductor Flexible Tinned Copper
2. Insulation Polyethylene (PE)
3. Pair Two twisted wires imped-ance 120 Ω
4. Tinned Copper Drain Wire 24AWG (7 x 32)
5. Screen (if applicable) Aluminium/Polyester > 100% Coverage
6. Braiding Tinned Copper (TC) wires
7. Sheath Material Grey PVC or Purple HFFR
Standard Put Up Length 305 or 500 metres
Standard References TIA/EIA 485 BS EN 50290-2 IEC 60332-1 (PVC sheath) or IEC 60332-3C and IEC 61034 (only HFFR cable) IEC 60754-1 & 2 (HFFR cable) RoHS directives
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
Colour scheme Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4
Wire a(insulation colour / colour of stripe)
WHITE /blue
WHITE /orange
WHITE /green
WHITE /brown
Wire b(insulation colour / colour of stripe)
BLUE /white
ORANGE /white
GREEN /white
BROWN /white
Colour scheme
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2 to 6 pairs with 24AWG conductors – FPE insulation – PVC sheath for RS-422 applications
SECTION 1.2 - PAIRED CABLES
Cables with 24AWG conductors - FPE insulation - PVC sheath
B3Part
Number
No. ofPairs
Conductor and Drain
Wire(AWG)
No. ofStrandsx AWG
Nominal Overall
Diameter(mm)
Max. DCConductorResistance
(Ω/km)
Capacitance (pF/m)
Nominal Impedance
(Ohm)
Weight(kg/km)
C1382 2 24 7 x 32 6.7 88 41 100 41.8
C1383 3 24 7 x 32 8.4 88 41 100 59.4
C1384 4 24 7 x 32 9.2 88 41 100 75.5
C1386 6 24 7 x 32 10.6 88 41 100 104.8
Product Description
1. Conductor Flexible Tinned Copper
2. Insulation Foam Polyethylene (FPE)
3. Pair Two twisted wires
4. Drain Wire Flexible Tinned Copper
5. Screen Aluminium/Polyester
Wrapped around each Pair > 115% Coverage
6. Cable core 2 or more individually
screenedpairs stranded
7. Sheath Material Grey PVC
Standard Put Up Length305 or 500 metres
Standard References ANSI/TIA/EIA-422-B
BS EN 50290-2IEC 60332-1
RoHS directives
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
Colour scheme
Pair Number Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 Pair 5 Pair 6
Wire a Black Black Black Black Black Black
Wire b Red White Green Blue Yellow Brown
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For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
1 to 8 pairs with 24AWG conductors – PVC insulation – PVC sheath for TIA/EIA-232 = RS-232 applications
SECTION 1.3 - PAIRED CABLES
Cables with 24AWG conductors - PVC insulation - PVC sheath - PVC sheath
B3Part Number
No. ofPairs
Conductor and Drain
Wire(AWG)
No. ofstrandsx AWG
Nominal Overall
Diameter(mm)
Max. DCConductorResistance
(Ω/km)
Capacitance (pF/m)
Nominal Impedance
(Ohm)
Weight(kg/km)
C1181 1 24 7 x 32 4.0 88 76 75 18
C1182 2 24 7 x 32 5.6 88 76 75 28
C1183 3 24 7 x 32 5.9 88 76 75 39
C1184 4 24 7 x 32 6.7 88 76 75 48
C1185 5 24 7 x 32 7.3 88 76 75 57
C1186 6 24 7 x 32 7.4 88 76 75 65
C1187 7 24 7 x 32 7.5 88 76 75 73
C1188 8 24 7 x 32 8.3 88 76 75 85
Colour scheme
Pair Number Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 Pair 5 Pair 6 Pair 7 Pair 8
Wire a Black Black Black Black Black Black Black Red
Wire b Red White Green Blue Yellow Brown Orange White
Product Description
1. Conductor Flexible Tinned Copper 24AWG (7x32)
2. Insulation PVC
3. Pair Two twisted wires
4. Cable core 2 or more pairs stranded
5. Tinned Copper Drain Wire 24AWG (7 x 32)
6. Screen Aluminium/Polyester > 115% Coverage
7. Sheath Material Grey PVC
Standard Put Up Length305 or 500 metres
Standard References ANSI/TIA/EIA-232-F BS EN 50290-2 IEC 60332-1 RoHS directives
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0.8 mm solid bare copper conductors – PE insulation – PVC or HFFR sheath for KNX (was EIB)or general bus applications
SECTION 1.4 - PAIRED CABLES
Cables with 0.8 mm conductors - PE insulation - PVC or HFFR sheath
B3Part Number
No. ofwires Lay-Up Sheath
Material
Diameter Insulation
(mm)
Overall Diameter
(mm)
Max. DCConductorResistance
(Ω/km)
Capacitance (pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1217 1 x 4 quad PVC 1.45 6.1 37 ≤ 100 51
C1218 1 x 4 quad HFFR 1.45 6.1 37 ≤ 100 53
C1219 1 x 2 pair PVC 1.45 5.5 37 ≤ 100 37
C1220 1 x 2 pair HFFR 1.45 5.5 37 ≤ 100 39
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
Colour scheme
Part Number Wire a Wire b Wire c Wire d
C1217 Black White Red Green
C1218 Black White Red Green
C1219 Black White - -
C1220 Black White - -
Product Description
1. Conductor Solid Bare Copper 0.8 mm = 0.5 mm2
2. Insulation Polyethylene (PE) (Black-Red- White-Green)
3. Cable Core Quad or Pair
4. Polyester Foil or Tape
5. Drain Wire 0.4 mm Tinned Copper
6. Screen Aluminium/Polyester Foil > 100% Coverage
7. Sheath Material Green PVC or Green HFFR
Standard Put Up Length305 or 500 metres
Standard References EN 50090 BS EN 50290-2 IEC 60332-1 (PVC sheath) or IEC 60332-3C
(HFFR cable) IEC 61034
(only HFFR cable) IEC 60754-1 & 2
(HFFR cable) RoHS directives
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0.64 mm solid bare copper conductors one or two individually screened pairs or pairs with no screen –HFFR sheath for LonWorks bus applications
SECTION 1.5 - PAIRED CABLES, INDIVIDUALLY SCREENED PAIRS
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
Cables with 0.64 mm conductor(s) - PE or FPE insulation - HFFR sheath
B3Part Number
No. ofpairs
Insulation Material
Individually Screened
Pairs
Nom. Overall Diameter
(mm)
Max. DCConductorResistance
(Ω/km)
Capacitance (pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1346 1 PE No 3.5 61 46 17.1
C1347 2 PE No 5.2 61 46 27.1
C1348 1 PE Yes 4.6 61 46 24.2
C1349 2 PE Yes 7.6 61 46 56.1
Product Description
1. Conductor Solid Bare Copper 0.64 mm = 0.32 mm²
2. Insulation Polyethylene (PE) or Foam Polyethylene (FPE)
3. Pairs with no screen two twisted wires
4. Individually screened pair two twisted wires plus
drain wire wrapped with an Aluminium coatedpolyester foil
5. Cable core one pair or two pairs
stranded
6. Sheath Material Purple HFFR
Standard Put Up Length 305 or 500 metres
Standard References EN 50090 BS EN 50290-2 IEC 60332-3C IEC 61034 IEC 60754-1 & 2 RoHS directives
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2 to 6 pairs with 22AWG conductors – PE insulation + PVC sheath or HFFR insulation+ HFFR sheath for general interface applications
SECTION 1.6 - PAIRED CABLES, INDIVIDUALLY SCREENED PAIRS
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
Cables with 22AWG conductors - PE or HFFR insulation - PVC or HFFR sheath
B3Part Number
No. ofpairs
Insulation Material
Sheath Material
Overall Diameter
(mm)
Max. DCConductorResistance
(Ω/km)
Capacitance (pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1196 2 PE PVC 6.0 57.4 90 49.9
C1281 2 HFFR HFFR 6.5 57.4 90 50.8
C1197 3 PE PVC 6.5 57.4 98 52.7
C1282 3 HFFR HFFR 7.5 57.4 92 67.4
C1214 6 PE PVC 8.9 57.4 99 104.2
C1314 6 HFFR HFFR 9.5 57.4 92 115.6
Colour scheme
Part Number Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 Pair 5 Pair 6
C1196 and C1281 Black / Red Green /White - - - -
C1197 and C1282 Black / Red Black / White Black / Green - - -
C1214 and C1314 Black / Red Black / White Black / Green Black / Blue Black / Yellow Black / Brown
Product Description
1. Conductor Flexible Tinned Copper 22AWG(7 x 30)
2. Insulation Polyethylene (PE) or
Halogen-free (HFFR)
3. Pair Two twisted wires
4. Tinned Copper Drain Wire 24AWG (7 x 32)
5. Screen Aluminium/Polyester foil
wrapped around each pair > 115% Coverage
6. Cable core 2 or more individually
screened pairs stranded
7. Sheath Material Grey PVC or Purple HFFR
Standard Put Up Length 305 or 500 metres
Standard References BS EN 50290-2 IEC 60332-1 (PVC sheath) or IEC 60332-3C
(HFFR cable) IEC 61034 (HFFR cable) IEC 60754-1 & 2
(HFFR cable) RoHS directives
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One pair cables with 22 to 12AWG conductors; PE insulation – PVC sheathor HFFR insulation – HFFR sheath for general interface applications
SECTION 1.7 - PAIRED CABLES
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
One pair screened cables with HFFR insulation and HFFR sheath
B3Part Number
Conductor(AWG)
OverallDiameter
(mm)
Capacitance (pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1310 22 4.5 140 27.1
C1308 20 5.3 120 37.2
C1272 18 6.0 120 48.4
C1270 16 7.8 110 74.3
C1305 14 8.8 110 97.9
C1303 12 9.9 110 132.6
One pair screened cables with PE insulation, PVC sheath
B3Part Number
Conductor(AWG)
OverallDiameter
(mm)
Capacitance (pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1199 22 4.4 75 25
C1195 20 5.0 75 36.4
C1193 18 5.6 75 43.2
C1213 16 7.9 60 75.7
C1224 14 9.0 76 104.9
C1313 12 10.2 77 124.7
One pair unscreened cables with PVC insulation and PVC sheath
B3Part Number
Conductor(AWG)
OverallDiameter
(mm)
Capacitance (pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1301 22 4.0 70 19.5
C1300 20 4.3 70 23
C1203 18 5.1 70 38.6
C1198 16 6.9 50 63.3
C1222 14 8.6 108 91.8
C1302 12 9.8 115 115
One pair unscreened cables with HFFR insulation and HFFR sheath
B3Part Number
Conductor(AWG)
OverallDiameter
(mm)
Capacitance (pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1311 22 4.4 85 24.7
C1309 20 5,2 80 34.7
C1271 18 5.9 80 45.9
C1307 16 7.7 75 71.8
C1306 14 8.7 75 95.3
C1304 12 9.8 75 128.2
Product Description
1. Conductor Flexible Tinned Copper
2. Insulation Polyethylene (PE) or Halogen-free (HFFR)
3. Pair Two wires twisted 4. Tinned Copper Drain Wire (only with screen) 24AWG (7 x 32)
5. Screen (if applicable) Aluminium/Polyester > 115% Coverage
6. Sheath Material Grey PVC or Purple HFFR
Standard Put Up Length 305 or 500 metres
Standard References BS EN 50290-2 IEC 60332-1 (PVC sheath) IEC 60332-3c
(HFFR cable) IEC 61034 (HFFR cable) IEC 60754-1 & 2
(HFFR cable) RoHS directives
DC Resistance 24 to 12AWG conductors
Conductor size AWG 22 20 18 16 14 12 24
No. of strands x gauge n x AWG 7 x 30 7 x 28 7 x 26 19 x 29 19 x 27 19 x 25 7 x 32
No. of strands x mm n x mm 7 x 0.25 7 x 0.325 7 x 0.40 19 x 0.29 19 x 0.38 19 x 0.48 7 x 0.20
Max. DC Resistance conductor Ω/km 57.4 35.75 22.7 15.47 9.36 5.61 88
n = number of wires in strand
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SECTION 1.8 - PAIRED CABLES
1 to 6 pairs with 18AWG conductors – Polyolefi n insulation – Collective Screen and Halogen-free (HFFR) sheath
Product Description
1. Conductor Flexible Bare Copper
2. Insulation Polyolefi n
3. Pair Two twisted wires
4. Cable core Pairs stranded
5. Drain Wire Flexible Tinned Copper 24AWG (7 x 32)
6. Collective Screen Aluminium/Polyester foil > 115% Coverage
7. Sheath Material Purple HFFR
Standard Put Up Length 305 or 500 metres Standard References (BS) EN 50290-2 IEC 60332-3-24 IEC 61034 IEC 60754-1 & 2 RoHS directives
Cables with 18AWG conductors – Polyolefi n insulation – Collective Screen and HFFR sheath
B3Part
Number
No. ofpairs
Conductor (AWG)
Conductor Configuration
(n x AWG)
Max. DCConductorResistance
(Ω/km)
Overall Diameter
(mm)
Capacitance (pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1171 1 18 7 x 26 22.7 5.1 115 4.1
C1172 2 18 7 x 26 22.7 7.7 115 7.41
C1173 3 18 7 x 26 22.7 8.1 115 9.64
C1174 4 18 7 x 26 22.7 8.9 115 12.37
C1175 5 18 7 x 26 22.7 9.9 115 14.92
C1176 6 18 7 x 26 22.7 10.2 115 17.11
n = number of wires in strand
Colour scheme
Pair Number Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 Pair 5 Pair 6
Wire a Black Black Black Black Black Black
Wire b Red White Green Blue Yellow Brown
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Operating temperature range: -25 to +75 °C
Rated Voltage: 300 Vrms.
Non-standard cable constructions, colours, details and/or additional information are available on request.For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s).Please note that technical specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
CableConfi guration
Cables with PVC sheath Halogen-Free cables
InsulationPP acc. to
BS EN 50290-2HFFR acc. to
BS EN 50290-2
SheathHFFR acc. to
BS EN 50290-2HFFR acc. to
BS EN 50290-2
Retardancy Flame Retardant Fire Retardant
Retardant acc. to IEC 60332-1 / UL1581IEC 60332-3-24 /
UL1685
Low Smokeemission acc. to
Not Applicable IEC 61034
Halogen-Free acc. to Not Applicable IEC 60754
RoHS compliant Yes Yes
SECTION 2 - MULTI-CONDUCTOR CABLESS
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1. Application
All PVC and HFFR sheathed multi-conductor cables are suitable for Building Management Systems (BMS), Sound, Audio, Security, Safety, Control and Instrumentation.
2. Basic Construction of the cablesWire = Conductor with or without insulation. When with insulation sometimes also indicated as core.Conductor: fl exible = twisted bare or tinned copper strands, ranging from 12 to 22AWG.
Insulation: Polypropylene (PP) for PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) sheathed cables and Halogen-Free (HFFR) for HFFR sheathed cables. Both insulations are in accordance with BS EN 50290-2. Good strippability and coloured insulation. The colours are readily identifi able and are not interchangeable.
Colour scheme of wires with 12 or 14AWG conductors:black-white-red-green-brown-blue-orange-yellow-purple-grey-pink-tan.
Colour scheme of wires with ≥ 16AWG conductors:black-red-white-green-brown-blue-orange-yellow-purple-grey-pink-tan.
Cable core: two or more wires, twisted. Good twisting (lay-length < 30 – 40D) is necessary to ensure fl exibility and avoid breaking conductors.
Drain wire (only in combination with a screen): stranded tinned copper wires. In order to avoid corrosion, it is recommended that drain wires are tinned.
Screen (if applicable): Helically applied (= as a spiral) Aluminium/Polyester (Alpet) foil. For the fl exibility of a cable a helically applied foil is preferred as longitudinally applied foil is more diffi cult to bend.
Sheath: grey PVC or purple HFFR or black UV-resistant HFFR, all in accordance with BS EN 50290-2.
Conductor(AWG)
Configuration(n x AWG)
Configuration(n x mm)
DC Resistance(Ohm/km)
22 7 x 30 7 x 0.25 ≤ 57.4
20 7 x 28 7 x 0.32 ≤ 35.75
18 7 x 26 7 x 0.40 ≤ 22.7
16 19 x 29 19 x 0.28 ≤ 15.47
14 19 x 27 19 x 0.36 ≤ 9.36
12 19 x 25 19 x 0.45 ≤ 5.61
n = number of wires in strand
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PVC sheathed cables with 22AWG to 12AWG conductors for Audio, Control, Instrumentationand Building Management Systems (BMS)
SECTION 2.1 - MULTI-CONDUCTOR CABLES
1. Conductor Stranded Bare Copper
2. Insulation Polypropylene (PP)
3. Cable Core Two or more wires stranded
4. Drain Wire(only with screen)
24AWG (7 x 32) Tinned Copper
5. Screen (if applicable) Aluminium/Polyester > 100% Coverage
6. Sheath Material Grey PVC
Standard Put Up Length305 and 500 metres
Standard ReferencesBS EN 50290-2IEC 60332-1RoHS directives
Product Description
No. ofwires
Conductor(AWG)
2 22
3 22
4 22
6 22
8 22
B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1226 Yes 3.3 16.5
C1228 Yes 3.5 21.4
C1230 Yes 3.8 26.0
C1264 Yes 4.5 35.7
C1232 Yes 4.9 45.1
B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1227 No 3.3 14.6
C1278 No 3.5 19.7
C1231 No 3.8 23.9
C1265 No 4.5 33.6
C1233 No 4.9 43
2 20
3 20
4 20
6 20
8 20
C1019 Yes 3.5 22.0
C1021 Yes 3.7 28.5
C1023 Yes 4.1 35.4
C1260 Yes 5.0 49.9
C1262 Yes 5.4 62.9
C1020 No 3.4 19.7
C1022 No 3.6 26.2
C1024 No 4.0 33.1
C1261 No 4.9 47.9
C1263 No 5.3 60.6
2 18
3 18
4 18
6 18
8 18
C1013 Yes 4.0 29.6
C1015 Yes 4.2 39.2
C1017 Yes 4.6 49.4
C1211 Yes 5.75 70.9
C1258 Yes 6.0 89.5
C1014 No 3.9 27.3
C1016 No 4.1 36.9
C1018 No 4.55 47.2
C1212 No 5.7 68.2
C1259 No 5.9 87
2 16
3 16
4 16
6 16
8 16
C1007 Yes 4.6 37.3
C1009 Yes 4.9 50.0
C1011 Yes 5.3 63.5
C1252 Yes 6.8 91.6
C1254 Yes 7.6 120.8
C1008 No 4.5 35
C1010 No 4.75 47.7
C1012 No 5.25 61.1
C1253 No 6.7 89
C1255 No 7.5 118.1
2 14
3 14
4 14
6 14
8 14
C1001 Yes 6.0 57.0
C1003 Yes 6.5 77.9
C1005 Yes 6.9 102.5
C1248 Yes 8.6 151.0
C1250 Yes 9.8 197.3
C1002 No 5.75 53.3
C1004 No 6.35 72.5
C1006 No 6.75 97.1
C1249 No 8.4 148.2
C1251 No 9.7 194.5
2 12
3 12
4 12
6 12
8 12
C1322 Yes 6.9 85.7
C1324 Yes 7.4 118.1
C1326 Yes 8.2 151.1
C1330 Yes 9.8 215.5
C1332 Yes 10.7 279.5
C1323 No 6.7 79.8
C1325 No 7.2 112.1
C1327 No 8.0 145.3
C1331 No 9.6 209.7
C1333 No 10.5 273.7
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Halogen-Free (HFFR) cables with 22AWG to 12AWG conductors forAudio, Control, Instrumentation and Building Management Systems (BMS)
SECTION 2.2 - MULTI-CONDUCTOR CABLES
1. Conductor Stranded Bare Copper
2. Insulation HFFR
3. Drain Wire (only with screen) 24AWG (7 x 32) Tinned Copper
4. Screen (if applicable) Aluminium/Polyester > 100% Coverage
5. Ripcord
6. Sheath Material Purple HFFR
Standard Put Up Length 305 metres
Standard References BS EN 50290-2 IEC 60332-3C IEC 61034 IEC 60754-1 & 2 RoHS directives
Product Description
No. ofwires
Conductor(AWG)
2 22
3 22
4 22
6 22
8 22
B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1741 Yes 3.9 22.4
C1743 Yes 4.1 27.6
C1745 Yes 4.4 33.7
C1747 Yes 5.2 45.8
C1749 Yes 5.6 56.4
B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1742 No 3.9 20.5
C1744 No 4.1 26
C1746 No 4.4 31.7
C1748 No 5.2 43.9
C1750 No 5.6 54.4
2 20
3 20
4 20
6 20
8 20
C1731 Yes 4.7 32.6
C1733 Yes 4.9 40.2
C1735 Yes 5.3 48.7
C1737 Yes 6.2 66.2
C1739 Yes 6.7 81.9
C1732 No 4.6 30.1
C1734 No 4.8 37.7
C1736 No 5.2 46.2
C1738 No 6.1 63.7
C1740 No 6.6 79.4
2 18
3 18
4 18
6 18
8 18
C1721 Yes 5.1 41
C1723 Yes 5.4 52.3
C1725 Yes 5.8 64.1
C1727 Yes 6.8 88.6
C1729 Yes 7.3 110.8
C1722 No 5 38.5
C1724 No 5.3 49.8
C1726 No 5.7 61.6
C1728 No 6.7 86.1
C1730 No 7.2 108.2
2 16
3 16
4 16
6 16
8 16
C1711 Yes 5.4 49.3
C1713 Yes 5.7 63.8
C1715 Yes 6.2 79.3
C1717 Yes 7.3 108.2
C1719 Yes 7.9 137
C1712 No 5.4 46.8
C1714 No 5.7 61.3
C1716 No 6.2 78.2
C1718 No 7.3 107
C1720 No 7.9 135.9
2 14
3 14
4 14
6 14
8 14
C1701 Yes 6.5 67.7
C1703 Yes 6.9 92.8
C1705 Yes 7.5 115.4
C1707 Yes 8.9 163.7
C1709 Yes 9.6 210.8
C1702 No 6.4 65.2
C1704 No 6.8 89.1
C1706 No 7.4 112.9
C1708 No 8.8 162.8
C1710 No 9.5 208.3
2 12
3 12
4 12
6 12
8 12
C1334 Yes 7.7 102.2
C1336 Yes 8.1 135
C1338 Yes 8.9 170.9
C1342 Yes 10.6 243.3
C1344 Yes 11.6 314.6
C1335 No 7.5 97
C1337 No 7.9 129.7
C1339 No 8.7 165.7
C1343 No 10.4 237.1
C1345 No 11.4 306.2
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UV-Resistant Halogen-Free (HFFR) cables with 18AWG to 16AWG conductorsfor Audio, Control, Instrumentation and Building Management Systems (BMS)
SECTION 2.3 - MULTI-CONDUCTOR CABLES
1. Conductor Stranded Bare Copper
2. Insulation HFFR
3. Drain Wire (only with screen) 24AWG (7 x 32) Tinned Copper
4. Screen (if applicable) Aluminium/Polyester > 100% Coverage
5. Ripcord
6. Sheath Material Black UV-resistant HFFR
Standard Put Up Length 305 metres
Standard References BS EN 50290-2 IEC 60332-3C IEC 61034 IEC 60754-1 & 2 RoHS directives
Product Description
No. ofwires
Conductor(AWG)
2 18
3 18
4 18
6 18
8 18
10 18
20 18
B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1351 Yes 5.1 41
C1352 Yes 5.4 52.3
C1353 Yes 5.8 64.1
C1354 Yes 6.8 88.6
C1355 Yes 7.3 110.8
C1356 Yes 8.4 135.7
C1357 Yes 10.7 249.6
Physical Characteristics of 18AWG
No. ofwires
Conductor(AWG)
2 16
3 16
4 16
6 16
8 16
10 16
20 16
B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1391 Yes 5.5 49.3
C1392 Yes 5.8 63.8
C1393 Yes 6.3 79.3
C1394 Yes 7.4 108.2
C1395 Yes 8 137
C1396 Yes 9.5 173.1
C1397 Yes 12.1 316.6
Physical Characteristics of 16AWG
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Application
Fire Detection and Alarm SystemsFire Retardancy: UL 1666
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1. Conductor Solid Bare Copper
2. Insulation PVC acc. to UL444 Black and Red
3. Pair Two wires twisted
4. Tinned Copper Drain Wire (only under screen) 22AWG (7 x 30)
5. Screen (if applicable) Aluminium/Polyester
> 100% Coverage
6. Sheath Material Red PVC acc. to UL444
Standard Put Up Length305 metres
Standard References UL1424 UL444
UL1666 RoHS directives
Product Description
Bare Copper 18 to 12AWG, one pair, PVC insulation and Sheath,Screened and Unscreened©UL Certifi cation: type FPLR rated 105°C - ©UL listed under E339938
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Non-standard cable constructions, colours, details and/or additional information are available on request.For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s).Please note that technical specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
POWER-LIMITEDCIRCUIT CABLENO. 000001
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B3Part Number
No. ofpairs
Conductor(AWG)
ScreenOverall
Diameter (mm)
Max. DC resistance conductor
(Ω/km)
Capacitance (pF/m)
Weight(kg/km)
C1040 1 18 Yes 5.9 22.7 160 19.2
C1135 1 18 No 5.8 22.7 60 16
C1041 1 16 Yes 6.1 15.47 189 28.5
C1136 1 16 No 6.0 15.47 71 25.0
C1042 1 14 Yes 7.8 9.36 160 43.0
C1137 1 14 No 7.7 9.36 69 40.0
C1043 1 12 Yes 8.7 5.61 216 66.0
C1138 1 12 No 8.6 5.61 65 63.0
Operating temperature range: -40 to +105°C
Rated Voltage: 300 Vrms
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Bare and Flexible Copper Conductors 0.75 to 4.0 mm2, Silicon insulation and Halogen-free Sheath, Screened and Unscreened
1. Application
All Fire Resistant cables are suitable for Security, Safety, Control and Instrumentation with special requirements for circuit integrity in case of a fi re.
2. Fire Resistance conforming with BS6387 CWZ:Fire Resistant to BS6386, Cat. C: exposed to fi re at 950°C for 3 hoursFire Resistant to BS6387, Cat. W: exposed to fi re at 650°C for 15 minutes, then exposed to fi re at 650°C with water for 15 minutesFire Resistant to BS6387, Cat. Z: exposed to fi re at 650°C for 15 minutes, then exposed to fi re at 650°C with mechanical shock for 15 minutes
3. Fire Retardancy conforming with IEC 60332-3-24
4. Basic Construction of the cablesWire = Conductor with InsulationConductor: solid or fl exible (= stranded) bare copper wires, ranging from 0.75 to 4 mm2.
Insulation: Silicon Rubber blends acc. to BS 7655. Good strippable and coloured insulation. The colours are not interchangeable. Colour scheme: blue – brown.
Cable core: two or more wires, twisted.Good twisting is necessary to ensure fl exibility and avoid breaking conductors.
Drain wire (only in combination with a screen): solid bare copper.
Screen (if applicable): Helically applied (= as a spiral) Aluminium/Polyester (Alpet) foil. For the fl exibility of a cable a helically applied foil is preferred as longitudinally applied foil is more diffi cult to bend.
Sheath: red HFFR in accordance with BS EN 50290-2
Non-standard cable constructions, colours, details and/or additional information are available on request.For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s).Please note that technical specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
SECTION 4 - FIRE RESISTANT CABLESS
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Diameter(mm)
DC Conductor Resistance(Ohm/km)
Recommended Current(Amp)
0.75 1 x 1.0 1.0 ≤ 24.5 ≤ 12
1.0 1 x 1.13 1.13 ≤ 18.1 ≤ 18
1.5 1 x 1.4 1.4 ≤ 12.1 ≤ 21
2.5 1 x 1.8 1.8 ≤ 7.41 ≤ 30
4.0 7 x 0.85 2.55 ≤ 4.61 ≤ 40
n = number of wires in strand
Operating temperature range: -20 to +90 °C.
Rated Voltage: 300/500 Vrms
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1. Conductor Solid or Flexible Bare Copper
2. Insulation Silicon Rubber blend
3. Cable core Two or three wires Twisted
4. BC Drain Wire Bare Copper
(only under screen)
5. Screen (if applicable) Aluminium/Polyester > 100% Coverage
6. Sheath Material Red HFFR
Standard Put Up Length 305 and 500 metres
Standard References BS 6387 CWZ BS 7655 IEC 60332-3C IEC 60754-1 & 2 RoHS directives
Product Description
SECTION 4 - FIRE DETECTION CABLES
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
B3Part Number
No. ofwires
Conductor(mm2)
ScreenDrain Wire
(mm2)
Overall Diameter
(mm)
Max. DCConductor Resistance
(Ω/km)
Weight(kg/km)
C1284 2 0.75 Yes 0.75 7.5 24.5 67.0
C1139 2 0.75 No - 7.4 24.5 61.7
C1159 3 0.75 Yes 0.75 7.9 24.5 83
C1149 3 0.75 No - 7.8 24.5 75
C1283 2 1.0 Yes 1.0 7.8 18.1 73.4
C1140 2 1.0 No - 7.7 18.1 65.5
C1160 3 1.0 Yes 1.0 8.1 18.1 93
C1150 3 1.0 No - 8.0 18.1 83
C1044 2 1.5 Yes 1.5 8.7 12.1 98.1
C1141 2 1.5 No - 8.6 12.1 87.6
C1161 3 1.5 Yes 1.5 8.95 12.1 123
C1151 3 1.5 No - 8.85 12.1 108
C1045 2 2.5 Yes 2.5 9.9 7.41 134.3
C1142 2 2.5 No - 9.8 7.41 119.4
C1162 3 2.5 Yes 2.5 10.3 7.41 174
C1152 3 2.5 No - 10.2 7.41 151
C1289 2 4.0 Yes 4.0 12.0 4.61 197.1
C1143 2 4.0 No - 11.9 4.61 172.6
C1163 3 4.0 Yes 4.0 12.95 4.61 270
C1153 3 4.0 No - 12.85 4.61 234
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Application and Construction of Coax Cables for 75 Ohm Video Systems
Applications.
CCTV: Closed Circuit Television uses video cameras to transmit a signal to a specifi c place, on a limited set of monitors
SMATV: Satellite Master Antenna Television used to deliver signals to multiple dwelling units (e.g., apartment buildings and trailer parks).
CATV: Central Antenna Television = Cable television is a system of providing television to consumers via radio frequency signals transmitted to televisions. Nowadays also used for internet and telephone.
HDTV: High-defi nition television refers to video having resolution substantially higher than traditional television systems.
Telecom and networking: a number of special cable constructions.
Basic Cable Design.Coaxial cables are designed to carry radio frequency signals of a much higher frequency than the 50 or 60 Hz used in low voltage cables. This requires special construction to prevent power losses. If an ordinary wire is used to carry high frequency signals, the wire acts as an antenna, and the high frequency signals radiate off the wire as radio waves, causing power losses. To prevent this, in coaxial cable one of the conductors is formed into a tube and encloses the other conductor. This confi nes the radio waves from the central conductor to the space inside the tube. To prevent the outer conductor, or shield, from radiating, it is connected to electrical ground, keeping it at a constant potential.
The dimensions and spacing of the conductors must be uniform throughout the length of the cable. Any abrupt change in the spacing of the two conductors along the cable tends to refl ect radio frequency power back toward the source. This acts as a bottleneck, reducing the amount of power reaching the destination end of the cable.
Choosing the correct 75 ohm coax cable.Most coaxial cables for video applications have a nominal impedance of 75 ohms. Their differing electrical and physical characteristics make it important to select the correct type of cable to suit the application.
Operating temperature range: -25 to +75 °C
Rated Voltage: 300 Vrms
Application Tested Speciality RG-59 RG-6 RG-11
CCTV – PVC sheath 1000 MHz Solid conductor C1028 C1029 C1030
CCTV – HFFR sheath 1000 MHz Solid conductor C1428 C1429 C1430
CCTV 1000 MHz Flexible conductor C1275 C1276 C1277
CATV / SMATV 3000 MHz Dual screen C1025 C1026 C1027
CATV / SMATV 3000 MHz Quad screen C1256 C1257 C1241
HDTV – PVC sheath 4500 MHz Dual Screen 95% C1229 C1279 C1280
HDTV – HFFR sheath 4500 MHz Dual Screen 95% C1378 C1379 C1380
Summary of B3 Part Numbers.
Analogue TV
RG59 Acceptable performance on cable runs < 225 metres
RG6Gives superior performance on cable runs < 225 metres.Used for cable runs > 225 metres but < 545 metres.
RG11 For cable runs greater than 545 metres.
CCTV
RG59 Acceptable performance on cable runs < 225 metres
RG6Gives for superior performance on cable runs < 225 metres.Used for cable runs > 225 metres but < 545 metres.
RG11 For cable runs greater than 545 metres.
This table is for reference only.
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CCTV and Video Applications, sweep tested 1 to 1000 MHz
SECTION 5.1 - 75 OHM COAX CABLES
Physical Characteristics
B3Part Number
RG-TypeConductor
(mm)
Diameter over Dielectric
(mm)
Coveragebraid(%)
SheathMaterial
OverallDiameter
(mm)
Weight(kg/km)
C1028 RG-59 0.81 3.71 95 PVC 6.0 47.12
C1428 RG-59 0.81 3.71 95 HFFR 6.0 48.5
C1275 RG-59 19x0.18TC 3.71 95 PVC 6.0 47.12
C1029 RG-6 1.02 4.60 95 PVC 6.8 55.5
C1429 RG-6 1.02 4.60 95 HFFR 6.8 58.2
C1276 RG-6 19x0.22 4.60 95 PVC 6.8 54.66
C1030 RG-11 1.63 7.11 90 PVC 10.0 115.9
C1430 RG-11 1.63 7.11 90 HFFR 10.0 120
C1277 RG-11 19x0.34 7.11 90 PVC 10.0 115.9
Electrical and Physical Characteristics (at 20°C)
B3Part Number
RG-TypeImpedance
(Ω)
Max. DCConductorResistance
(Ω/km)
Max. DCScreen
Resistance(Ω/km)
NominalCapacitance
(pF/m)
Min. ReturnLoss 1 to
1000 MHz(dB)
C1028 RG-59 75 ± 3 33.5 10.1 53.5 20
C1428 RG-59 75 ± 3 33.5 10.1 53.5 20
C1275 RG-59 75 ± 3 40 10.1 53.5 20
C1029 RG-6 75 ± 3 21.5 10.8 53.5 20
C1429 RG-6 75 ± 3 21.5 10.8 53.5 20
C1276 RG-6 75 ± 3 30 10.8 53.5 20
C1030 RG-11 75 ± 3 8.8 6.5 52.8 20
C1430 RG-11 75 ± 3 8.8 6.5 52.8 20
C1277 RG-11 75 ± 3 8.8 6.5 52.8 20
Product Description
1. Conductor Solid or Flexible Bare
Copper
2. Dielectric Foamed Polyethylene
(FPE)
3. Braid Bare Copper
4. Sheath Material Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or Halogen-Free (HFFR)
Standard Put Up Length 305 or 500 metres
Standard ReferencesIEC 61196BS EN 50117BS EN 50290-2IEC 60332-1 (PVC sheath) orIEC 60332-3-24(HFFR cable)IEC 61034 (only HFFR cable)IEC 60754-1 & 2(HFFR cable)RoHS directives
Nominal Attenuation in dB/100m
MHz 5 10 50 100 200 300 400 450 550 700 750 870 1000
RG-59 1.9 2.95 6.23 8.53 11.81 15.3 16.41 18.92 21.03 22.97 24.8 26.84 27.89
RG-6 1.78 2.36 4.92 6.56 9.51 12.43 13.78 15.14 17.15 18.37 19.73 20.26 21.96
RG-11 0.99 1.51 2.96 4.27 6.23 8.27 9.51 10.31 11.51 13.45 13.95 14.87 17.06
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SMATV - CATV and Video applications, sweep tested 1 to 3000 MHz
SECTION 5.2 - 75 OHM COAX CABLES - SWEPT TO 3 GHz
Product Description
1. Conductor Solid Copper Covered Steel (CCS)
2. Dielectric Foamed Polyethylene
(FPE)
3. Screen 1 Bonded Aluminium/ Polyester foil 100% coverage
4. Braid 1 Aluminium
5. Braid 2 (Quad scrn only) Aluminium/Polyester foil 100% coverage
6. Screen 2 (Quad scrn only) Aluminium
7. Sheath Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Standard Put Up Length 305 or 500 metres Standard References IEC 61196 BS EN 50117 BS EN 50290-2 IEC 60332-1 RoHS directives
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
Nominal Attenuation in dB/100m
MHz 5 10 50 100 200 400 550 870 1250 1750 2150 2500 3000
RG-59 2.92 3.45 5.40 8.21 12.56 16.01 19.36 24.74 30.62 36.71 40.82 44.72 48.64
RG-6 2.2 2.48 5.15 6.6 9.56 13.12 15.45 19.69 24.25 29.26 32.88 35.88 39.83
RG-11 1.25 2.03 3.75 5.01 6.85 7.05 9.65 12.6 16.66 20.28 22.93 25.12 28.08
Dual Screen = Screen 1 + Braid 1Quad Screen = Screen 1 + Braid 1 + Screen 2 + Braid 2
Physical Characteristics
B3Part Number
RG-TypeConductor
(mm)
Diameter over Dielectric
(mm)
Type ofScreen
Coveragebraid(%)
SheathMaterial
OverallDiameter
(mm)
Weight(kg/km)
C1025 RG-59 0.81 3.71 Dual scrn 54 PVC 6.0 32.42
C1256 RG-59 0.81 3.71 Quad scrn 54 + 46 PVC 6.73 39.4
C1026 RG-6 1.02 4.60 Dual scrn 60 PVC 6.8 41.32
C1257 RG-6 1.02 4.60 Quad scrn 60 + 40 PVC 7.52 49.5
C1027 RG-11 1.63 7.11 Dual scrn 61 PVC 10.0 86.6
C1241 RG-11 1.63 7.11 Quad scrn 60 +40 PVC 10.3 90.6
Electrical and Physical Characteristics (at 20°C)
B3Part Number
RG-TypeImpedance
(Ω)
Max. DCConductor Resistance
(Ω/km)
Max. DCScreen
Resistance(Ω/km)
Nominal Capacitance
(pF/m)
Min. Return Loss (dB)
< 1000 MHz < 2000 MHz < 3000 MHz
C1025 RG-59 75 ± 3 146.5 52 53 20 18 16
C1256 RG-59 75 ± 3 146.5 26 53 20 20 20
C1026 RG-6 75 ± 3 92.2 30 53 20 20 20
C1257 RG-6 75 ± 3 92.2 17 53 20 20 20
C1027 RG-11 75 ± 3 36.5 25 53 20 20 20
C1241 RG-11 75 ± 3 36.5 12 53 20 20 20
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HDTV and HD Video applications, sweep tested 1 to 4500 MHz
SECTION 5.3 - 75 OHM COAX CABLES - SWEPT TO 4.5 GHz
Physical Characteristics
B3Part Number
RG-TypeConductor
(mm)
Diameter over Dielectric
(mm)
Coveragebraid(%)
Sheath Material
Overall Diameter
(mm)
Weight(kg/km)
C1229 RG-59 0.81 3.71 95 PVC 6.0 46.72
C1378 RG-59 0.81 3.71 95 HFFR 6.0 48.2
C1279 RG-6 1.02 4.60 95 PVC 6.8 56.2
C1379 RG-6 1.02 4.60 95 HFFR 6.8 59
C1280 RG-11 1.63 7.11 95 PVC 10.0 114.5
C1380 RG-11 1.63 7.11 95 HFFR 10.0 117
Product Description
1. Conductor Solid Bare Copper
2. Dielectric Foamed Polyethylene
3. Screen Bonded Aluminium/ Polyester foil 100% coverage
4. Braid Tinned Copper
5. Sheath Material Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or Halogen-free (HFFR) Colour: Orange
Standard Put Up Length 305 or 500 metres
Standard ReferencesIEC 61196BS EN 50117BS EN 50290-2IEC 60332-1(PVC sheath) orIEC 60332-3C (HFFR cable)IEC 61034 (HFFR cable)IEC 60754-1 & 2(HFFR cable)RoHS directives
Electrical and Physical Characteristics (at 20°C)
B3Part Number
RG-TypeImpedance
(Ω)
Max. DCConductor Resistance
(Ω/km)
Max. DCScreen
Resistance(Ω/km)
Nominal Capacitance
(pF/m)
Min. Return Loss (dB)
< 1000 MHz < 2000 MHz < 3000 MHz < 4500 MHz
C1229 RG-59 75 ± 3 33.5 12.5 53 23 22 16 15
C1378 RG-59 75 ± 3 33.5 12.5 53 23 22 16 15
C1279 RG-6 75 ± 3 21.5 10.6 53 23 22 16 15
C1379 RG-6 75 ± 3 21.5 10.6 53 23 22 16 15
C1280 RG-11 75 ± 3 8.8 6.6 53 23 22 16 15
C1380 RG-11 75 ± 3 8.8 6.6 53 23 22 16 15
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
Nominal Attenuation in dB/100m
MHz 1 5 10 50 100 300 550 750 1000 2000 3000 4500
RG-59 0.98 2.07 2.95 6.23 7.55 13.68 18.83 22.23 25.96 38.24 46.13 56.50
RG-6 0.79 1.71 2.33 4.57 6.40 11.96 15.76 18.05 21.36 31.44 39.76 50.46
RG-11 0.53 1.12 1.51 2.96 4.20 7.49 10.41 12.38 14.57 21.84 27.93 35.98
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Application and Construction of Category Cables for Local Area Networks and Structured Wiring System
2. Basic Cable Construction of the standard cables (not being patch cables)
Cat 3 Cat 5e Cat 6 Cat 6a Cat 7 Cat 7a
Type UTP UTP FTP UTP FTP U-UTP U-FTP S-FTP S-FTP
Conductor Solid BC Solid BC Solid BC Solid BC Solid BC Solid BC
Insulation Polyolefi n PE PE Skin-foam-skin PE
Cable core 6 to 200 pairs 4 pairs 4 Individually screened pairs
Core wrapping yes no
Drain wire no no yes no yes no Central drain wire
Overall screen no no foil no foil Braiding
Sheath PVC PVC or HFFR HFFR
All category cables have CE marking.Cat 5e and Cat 6 cables are also available with UL listing
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1. Application
Horizontal or Building Wiring for one of the following categories of twisted pair cabling systems
CategoryMax. data
rateUsual application
Standard(s)
TIA/EIA ISO/IEC EN
Cat 1 1 Mbps Analogue voiceDe facto, no standard issued
Cat 2 4 Mbps Token ring of IBM
Cat 3 16 Mbps Voice, 10MbE(Ethernet) TIA/EIA 568-B
Cat 4 20 Mbps 16 Mbps Token Ring Was only a standard briefl y
Cat 5 100 MHz 10/100/1000 MbE155 Mbps ATM,4/16 Mbps Token Ring
Replaced by 5e
Cat 5e 100 MHz
TIA/EIA 568-C.2
ISO/IEC 11806, 2nd editionIEC 61156
EN 50173-1EN 50288
Cat 6 250 MHzas Cat5e plus 10Gb Ethernet over ≤ 55 m.
Cat 6a 500 MHzAs Cat 6 plus10Gb Ethernet over 100 m.
Cat 7 600 MHzAs Cat 6a plussupporting 100GbE
ISO/IEC 11801: 2002,
category 7 / class F
Cat 7a 1000 MHzCATV (862 MHz), 40GBASE-T over 50 m.100GbE over 15 m.
Cat 7a is not recognised in TIA/
EIA-569
ISO/IEC 11801, amendment
1 (2008) and amendment 2
(2010).
3. Basic Cable Construction of the standard patch cables
Cat 5e Cat 6
Type UTP FTP UTP FTP
Conductor Flexible BC
Insulation PE PE
Cable core 4 pairs 4 pairs
Core wrapping no yes no yes
Drain wire no yes no yes
Overall screen no foil no foil
Rip cord yes
Sheath PVC or HFFR
UTP = cable with unshielded twisted pairs
FTP = cable with foil screened twisted pairs
U-UTP = cable with no collective screen and no individually screened twisted pairs
U-FTP = cables with no collective screen and individually foil screened twisted pairs
S-FTP = cables with a collective braided screen and individually foil screened twisted pairs
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4. Basic Construction of the cables
Wire = Conductor with InsulationInsulation: With good strippability, suitable for insulation displacement and coloured.The colours are not interchangeable.Pair = two twisted – colour coded – wires.
General Characteristics
Product type Cat 3 Cat 5e Cat 6 Cat 6a Cat 7
Max. DCR conductor Ω/100m 9.6 9.38 9.38 7.7 7.7
Impedance Ω 100 100 100 100 100
Standard Colour scheme of Cat 5e – 6 – 6a and 7:
Pair number Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4
a-wire Blue Orange Green Brown
b-wireWhite with blue stripe
White with orange stripe
White with green stripe
White with brown stripe
Individually screened pair (if applicable): one pair wrapped with an Aluminium/Polyester foil.Braiding (if applicable): tinned copper wires.Ripcord: to ease removal of the sheath.Sheath: PVC or Halogen-Free (HFFR).
Operating temperature range: -20 to +80 °C
Rated Voltage: 300 Vrms.
Cable Range of B3 Cable Solutions:
Category 2 pairs 6 pairs 12 pairs 25 pairs 50 pairs 100 pairs 150 pairs 200 pairs
Cat3 - PVC C1031 C1266 C1267 C1032 C1033 C1034 C1268 C1269
Category Cat 5e Cat 5e Cat 5e Cat 5e Cat 6 Cat 6 Cat 6 Cat 6
Type UTP-Patch UTP-Patch FTP-Patch FTP-Patch UTP-Patch UTP-Patch FTP-Patch FTP-Patch
Sheath PVC HFFR PVC HFFR PVC HFFR PVC HFFR
B3 Part Number C1500 C1510 C1520 C1530 C1540 C1550 C1560 C1570
Category Cat 5e Cat 5e Cat 5e Cat 5e Cat 5e Cat 5e
Type UTP UTP-UL listed UTP FTP FTP-UL listed FTP
Sheath PVC PVC HFFR PVC PVC HFFR
B3 Part Number C1035 C1285 C1235 C1036 C1286 C1236
Category Cat 6 Cat 6 Cat 6 Cat 6 Cat 6 Cat 6
Type UTP UTP-UL listed UTP FTP FTP-UL listed FTP
Sheath PVC PVC HFFR PVC PVC HFFR
B3 Part Number C1037 C1287 C1237 C1038 C1288 C1238
Category Cat 6a Cat 6a Cat 7 Cat 7a
Type U-UTP U-FTP S-FTP S-FTP
Sheath PVC HFFR HFFR HFFR
B3 Part Number C1200 C1053 C1039 C1201
Non-standard cable constructions, colours, details and/or additional information are available on request.For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s).Please note that technical specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
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Cat 5e and 6 UTP and FTP cables
SECTION 6.1 - CATEGORY 5e AND 6 LAN CABLES
Frequency(MHz)
Min. ReturnLoss
(dB/100m)
MaximumAttenuation(dB/100m)
MinimumNEXT(dB)
MaximumTime Delay(ns/100m)
MinimumPSNEXT
(dB)
MinimumELFEXT
(dB)
MinimumPSELFEXT
(dB)
1 20.0 2.0 65.3 570.00 62.3 64.0 61.0
4 23.0 4.1 56.3 552.00 53.3 52.0 49.0
8 24.5 5.8 51.8 546.73 48.8 45.9 42.9
10 25.0 6.5 50.3 545.38 47.3 44.0 41.0
16 25.0 8.2 47.2 543.00 44.4 39.9 36.9
20 25.0 9.3 45.8 542.05 42.8 38.0 35.0
25 24.3 10.4 44.3 541.20 41.3 35.8 33.0
31.25 23.6 11.7 42.9 540.44 39.9 34.1 31.1
62.5 21.5 17.0 38.4 538.55 35.4 28.1 25.1
100 20.1 22.0 35.3 537.60 32.3 24.0 21.0
Main Transmission Characteristics of Cat 5e cables
B3Part Number
Type SheathOverall Diameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1035 UTP PVC 5.0 30
C1285 UTP-UL PVC 5.0 30
C1235 UTP HFFR 5.0 29
C1036 FTP PVC 6.3 42
C1286 FTP-UL PVC 6.3 42
C1236 FTP HFFR 6.3 42
Physical Characteristics of Cat 5e Cables
B3Part Number
Type SheathOverall Diameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1037 UTP PVC 6.2 42
C1287 UTP-UL PVC 6.2 42
C1237 UTP HFFR 6.2 42
C1038 FTP PVC 7.4 56
C1288 FTP-UL PVC 7.4 56
C1238 FTP HFFR 7.4 54.1
Physical Characteristics of Cat 6 Cables
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
Frequency(MHz)
ReturnLoss
(dB/100m)
MaximumAttenuation(dB/100m)
MinimumNEXT(dB)
MaximumTime Delay(ns/100m)
MinimumPSNEXT
(dB)
MinimumELFEXT
(dB)
MinimumPSELFEXT
(dB)
1 20.0 2.0 74.3 570.00 72.3 67.8 64.8
4 23.0 3.8 65.3 552.00 63.3 55.8 52.8
8 24.5 5.3 60.8 546.73 58.8 49.7 46.7
10 25.0 6.0 59.3 545.38 57.3 47.8 44.8
16 25.0 7.6 56.2 543.00 54.2 43.7 40.7
20 25.0 8.5 54.8 542.05 52.8 41.8 38.8
25 24.3 9.5 53.3 541.20 51.3 39.8 36.8
31.25 23.6 10.7 51.9 540.44 49.9 37.9 34.9
62.5 21.5 15.4 47.4 538.55 45.4 31.9 28.9
100 20.1 19.8 44.3 537.80 42.3 27.8 24.8
200 18.0 29.0 39.8 536.54 37.8 21.8 18.8
250 17.3 32.8 38.3 536.27 36.3 19.8 16.8
Main Transmission Characteristics of Cat 6 cables
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Cat 6a U-FTP and Cat 7/7a S-FTP cables
SECTION 6.2 - CATEGORY 6, 7 AND 7a CABLES
Main Transmission Characteristics of Cat 7 S-FTP cables
Frequency(MHz)
Return Loss(dB/100m)
Attenuation(dB/100m)
NEXT(dB)
PSNEXT(dB)
ELFEXT(dB)
Impedance(Ohm)
1 20.0 2.5 78 75 78.0 100 ± 15
10 25.0 6.5 78 75 56.5 100 ± 15
20 25.0 8.9 78 75 56.5 100 ± 15
62.5 21.5 14.9 75.5 72.5 56.8 100 ± 15
300 14.5 35.2 65.2 62.2 25.0 100 ± 25
600 12.5 50.1 60.7 57.7 16.0 100 ± 25
Frequency(MHz)
Return Loss(dB/100m)
Attenuation(dB/100m)
NEXT(dB)
PSNEXT(dB)
ELFEXT(dB)
Impedance(Ohm)
1 20.0 3.7 74.3 72.3 55.9 100 ± 15
10 25.0 5.8 59.3 57.3 47.8 100 ± 15
31.25 23.6 10.4 51.9 49.9 37.9 100 ± 15
100 20.1 19.0 44.3 42.3 27.8 100 ± 15
300 17.3 34.2 37.1 35.1 18.1 100 ± 25
500 17.3 45.2 33.8 31.8 14.0 100 ± 15
Main Transmission Characteristics of Cat 6a U-FTP cables
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
Main Transmission Characteristics of Cat 7a S-FTP cables
Frequency(MHz)
Return Loss(dB/100m)
Attenuation(dB/100m)
NEXT(dB)
PSNEXT(dB)
ELFEXT(dB)
Impedance(Ohm)
4 23.0 4.0 80.0 77.0 78.0 100 ± 15
10 25.0 5.8 80.0 77.0 74.3 100 ± 15
20 25.0 8.2 80.0 77.0 71.0 100 ± 15
62.5 21.5 14.6 80.0 77.0 60.6 100 ± 15
300 17.3 32.7 71.2 68.2 38.6 100 ± 25
600 17.3 47.1 66.7 63.7 19.6 100 ± 25
900 17.3 54.9 64.9 61.9 9.93 100 ± 25
1000 16.0 61.9 63.4 60.4 1.47 100 ± 25
B3Part Number
Type SheathOverall Diameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1200 U-UTP PVC 8.3 61.2
C1053 U-FTP HFFR 7.2 49.9
Physical Characteristics of Cat 6a Cables
B3Part Number
Type SheathOverall Diameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1039 S-FTP HFFR 7.8 67.5
Physical Characteristics of Cat 7 Cables
B3Part Number
Type SheathOverall Diameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1201 S-FTP HFFR 8.5 71.1
Physical Characteristics of Cat 7a Cables
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Cat 6 - Patch UTP / FTP UTP FTP UTP / FTP UTP / FTP UTP / FTP UTP / FTP
Frequency (MHz)
Return Loss (dB/100m)
Maximum Attenuation (dB/100m)
Maximum Attenuation (dB/100m)
MinimumNEXT(dB)
Minimum PSNEXT
(dB)
Minimum ELFNEXT
(dB)
Minimum PSELFNEXT
(dB)
1 20.0 2.4 3.1 65.3 62.3 63.8 60.8
4 23.0 4.9 6.1 56.3 53.3 51.8 48.8
8 24.5 6.9 8.6 51.8 48.8 45.7 42.7
10 25.0 7.8 9.7 50.3 47.3 43.8 40.8
16 25.0 9.9 12.4 47.2 44.2 39.7 36.7
20 25.0 11.1 13.9 45.8 42.8 37.8 34.8
25 24.2 12.5 15.6 44.3 41.3 35.8 32.8
31.25 23.3 14.1 17.6 42.9 39.9 33.9 30.9
62.5 20.7 20.4 25.5 38.4 35.4 27.9 24.9
100 19.0 26.4 33.0 35.3 32.3 23.8 20.8
Main Transmission Characteristics of Cat 5e Patch cables
Cat 6 - Patch UTP / FTP UTP FTP UTP / FTP UTP / FTP UTP / FTP UTP / FTP
Frequency (MHz)
Return Loss (dB/100m)
Maximum Attenuation (dB/100m)
Maximum Attenuation (dB/100m)
Minimum NEXT(dB)
Minimum PSNEXT
(dB)
Minimum ELFNEXT
(dB)
Minimum PSELFNEXT
(dB)
1 20.0 2.4 3.1 74.3 72.3 67.8 64.8
4 23.0 4.6 6.1 65.3 63.3 56.0 53.0
10 25.0 7.2 8.6 59.3 57.3 48.0 45.0
16 25.0 9.1 12.4 56.2 54.2 43.9 40.9
20 25.0 10.2 13.9 54.8 52.8 42.0 39.0
31.25 23.3 12.9 17.6 51.9 49.9 38.1 35.1
62.5 20.7 18.6 25.5 47.4 45.4 32.1 29.1
100 19.0 23.9 33.0 44.3 42.3 28.0 25.0
200 16.4 35.0 48.6 39.8 37.8 22.0 19.0
250 15.5 39.4 55.3 38.3 36.3 20.0 17.0
Main Transmission Characteristics of Cat 6 Patch cables
Cat 5e and Cat 6 UTP and FTP PATCH Cables
SECTION 6.3 – CATEGORY 5e AND 6 PATCH LAN CABLES
B3Part Number
Type SheathOverall Diameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1500 UTP PVC 5.2 30.7
C1510 UTP HFFR 5.2 31.4
C1520 FTP PVC 5.1 31.2
C1530 FTP HFFR 5.1 31.1
Physical Characteristics of Cat 5e Patch Cables
B3Part Number
Type SheathOverall Diameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1540 UTP PVC 5.9 31.6
C1550 UTP HFFR 5.9 32.4
C1560 FTP PVC 6.2 34.6
C1570 FTP HFFR 6.2 35.8
Physical Characteristics of Cat 6 Patch Cables
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Cat 3 multi pair Cables
SECTION 6.4 – CATEGORY 3 CABLES
Physical Characteristics of Cat 3 Cables
B3Part Number
No. ofpairs
SheathNom. diameterover insulation
(mm)
Overall Diameter(mm)
Weight(kg/km)
C1031 2 0.5 0.9 3.6 16
C1266 6 0.5 0.9 5.5 39
C1267 12 0.5 0.9 7.4 73
C1032 25 0.5 0.9 11.8 154
C1033 50 0.5 0.9 15.5 280
C1034 100 0.5 0.9 21.6 530
C1268 150 0.5 0.9 26.8 800
C1269 200 0.5 0.9 29.4 1040
Electrical Characteristics of Cat 3 cables at 20°C
Frequency(MHz)
Max. Attenuation (dB/100m)
Max. NEXT(dB)
Min. Return Loss
(dB)
Impedance(Ohm)
1 2.6 41.3 12.0 100 ± 15
4 5.6 32.3 12.0 100 ± 15
8 8.5 27.8 12.0 100 ± 15
10 9.7 26.3 12.0 100 ± 15
16 13.1 23.3 10.0 100 ± 15
Cable Make-Up of Cat 3 cables
B3 Part Number C1031 C1266 C1267 C1032 C1033 C1034 C1268 C1269
No of pairs 2 6 12 25 50 100 150 200
Number of pairs per unit - - - 25 10 25 25 25
Number of units in the centre - - - 1 5 4 1 1
Number of units in the 1st layer - - - - - - 5 7
Pair No.Pair Colours(a leg / b leg)
Pair No.Pair Colours in Unit of 12 or 25
pairsPair No.
Pair Colours in Unit of 25 pairs
1 White / Blue 11 Black / Blue 21 Purple / Blue
2 White / Orange 12 Black / Orange 22 Purple / Orange
3 White / Green 13 Black / Green 23 Purple / Green
4 White / Brown 14 Black / Brown 24 Purple / Brown
5 White / Grey 15 Black / Grey 25 Purple / Grey
6 Red / Blue 16 Yellow / Blue - -
7 Red / Orange 17 Yellow / Orange - -
8 Red / Green 18 Yellow / Green - -
9 Red / Brown 19 Yellow / Brown - -
10 Red / Grey 20 Yellow / Grey - -
Pair Colour Code of Cat 3 cables
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1. Application
Originally developed for military use, these fl exible multi-conductor cables are now widely used within the industry. They are designed for high density wiring between and within instruments and electronic equipment and/or components and are especially used in process control systems, computers, data processors, sound systems and in military equipment.
2. Main Standard
Wire = Conductor with Insulation.Conductor: fl exible = stranded tinned copper wires.
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CoreNo.
ColourCoreNo.
ColourCoreNo.
ColourCoreNo.
Colour
1 RED 11 TURQUOISE 21 BLUE/Black 31 WHITE/Brown
2 BLUE 12 GREY 22 ORANGE/Blue 32 BROWN/Black
3 GREEN 13 RED/Blue 23 GREEN/Blue 33 GREY/Brown
4 YELLOW 14 GREEN/Red 24 GREY/Blue 34 YELLOW/Violet
5 WHITE 15 YELLOW/Red 25 YELLOW/Green 35 VIOLET/Black
6 BLACK 16 WHITE/Red 26 WHITE/Green 36 WHITE/Violet
7 BROWN 17 RED/Black 27 GREEN/Black50
Special scheme, available
on request8 VIOLET 18 RED/Brown 28 ORANGE/Green
9 ORANGE 19 YELLOW/Blue 29 GREY/Green - -
10 PINK 20 WHITE/Blue 30 YELLOW/Brown - -
Size mm2 0.055 0.22 0.5
Confi guration n x mm 7 x 0.1 7 x 0.2 16 x 0.20
Max. DC Resistance Ω/km 345 86.2 37.7
Max. recommended current Amps 0.25 1 2.5
Rated Voltage Vrms 250 440 440
Drain wire (only in combination with a screen): twisted (= fl exible) tinned copper wires.
Screen (if applicable): Braiding of tinned copper wires. Coverage 91%.
Sheath: black PVC
Flame Retardancy: IEC 60332-1 (Vertical Wire test).
Operating temperature range: -20 to +80 °C.
Insulation: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). Good strippability and coloured insulation. The colours are not interchangeable.
Cable core: two or more wires, stranded.
Non-standard cable constructions, colours, details and/or additional information are available on request.For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)Please note that technical specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
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SECTION 7 - DEF STAN CABLES
1. Conductor Stranded
Tinned Copper
2. Insulation PVC
3. Cable Core Two or more wires stranded
4. Screen (if required) Tinned Copper 91% Coverage
5. Ripcord 6. Sheath Material Flame-Retardant
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Standard colour: black
Standard Put Up Length 305 metres
Standard References Def. Stan. 61-12 Parts 4 & 5
part 4 & 5 IEC 60332-1
RoHS directives
Product Description
Conductor 7 x 0.1 mm = 0.055 mm²
No. ofwires
2
3
4
6
9
15
25
36
50
B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)
C1164 Yes 3.2
C1165 Yes 3.6
- - -
C1166 Yes 4.2
- - -
- - -
C1168 Yes 6.3
C1169 Yes 6.9
C1365 Yes 8.0
B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)
C1360 No 2.3
C1361 No 2.4
C1362 No 2.6
C1144 No 3.1
C1145 No 3.7
C1146 No 4.2
C1147 No 5.5
C1148 No 6.1
C1364 No 7.2
Conductor 7 x 0.2 mm = 0.22 mm²
No. ofwires
2
3
4
6
8
12
20
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B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)
- - -
- - -
C1471 Yes 4.4
C1472 Yes 5.6
C1473 Yes 6.1
C1474 Yes 6.9
C1475 Yes 8.6
C1476 Yes 10.8
B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)
C1366 No 3.4
C1367 No 3.6
C1368 No 3.9
C1369 No 4.6
C1154 No 5.6
C1155 No 6.1
C1156 No 7.8
C1157 No 9.8
Conductor 16 x 0.2 mm = 0.5 mm²
No. ofwires
2
3
4
6
12
18
B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)
- - -
- - -
C1177 Yes 7.3
C1178 Yes 8.3
C1375 Yes 10.5
C1180 Yes 12.0
B3Part Number
ScreenDiameter
(mm)
C1158 No 5.5
C1370 No 5.8
C1371 No 6.3
C1372 No 7.3
C1373 No 9.5
C1374 No 11.0
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
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Application and Construction
1. Application
These cables are generally used to transmit analogue or digital signals in industrial process plants where chemical and mechanical protections are needed e.g. chemical and petrochemical industries.The unarmoured versions (Type 1) are generally used for indoor installation.
2. Main Standard
BS5308/PAS5308 – Part 2 – Type 1 & 2.
3. Basic Construction of the cables
Wire = Conductor with Insulation.Conductor: fl exible = stranded tinned copper wires.Pair: two twisted wires.
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Conductor Size mm2 0.5 0.75 1.5
Confi guration n x mm 16 x 0.2 24 x 0.2 7 x 0.53
Max. DC Resistance at 20°C Ω/km 39.7 26.5 12.3
Max. conductor temperature °C 65 65 65
Min. operating temperature °C -20 -20 -20
Max. recommended current Amps 6 8 12
Max. mutual capacitance at 1 kHz pF/m 250 250 250
Max. L/R ratio µH/Ω 25 25 40
Rated Voltage Vrms 300 / 500 300 / 500 300 / 500
Insulation: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) in accordance with BS 7655. Good strippability and coloured insulation.The colours are readily identifi able and are not interchangeable.
Cable core: two or more pairs, stranded.
Non-standard cable constructions, colours, details and/or additional information are available on request.For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s).Please note that technical specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Pair No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
a-wire White White White White White Red Red Red Red Red
b-wire Blue Orange Green Brown Grey Blue Orange Green Brown Grey
Pair No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
a-wire Black Black Black Black Black Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow
b-wire Blue Orange Green Brown Grey Blue Orange Green Brown Grey
Colour scheme:
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Drain wire (only in combination with an individual or collective screen): stranded tinned copper wires.
Individual Screen (if applicable): Aluminium/Polyester (Alpet) tape. Coverage ≥ 115%.
Collective Screen (if applicable): Aluminium/Polyester (Alpet) tape. Coverage ≥ 115%.
Bedding (if applicable): Flame Retardant PVC.
Armour (if applicable): galvanised steel wires.
Sheath: Flame Retardant PVC.
Flame Retardancy: IEC 60332-1 (Vertical Wire test).
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Conductor 0.5 mm² (16 x 0.2 mm)
No. ofpairs
1
2
5
10
20
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1081 No 7.0 50
C1082 No 7.9 72
C1083 No 13.1 170
C1084 No 17.2 290
C1085 No 22.3 500
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1096 Yes 11.4 240
C1097 Yes 12.3 290
C1098 Yes 17.9 510
C1099 Yes 22.9 880
C1100 Yes 29.1 1500
Conductor 0.75 mm² (24 x 0.2 mm)
No. ofpairs
1
2
5
10
20
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1086 No 7.3 60
C1087 No 8.3 100
C1088 No 14.3 210
C1089 No 18.7 350
C1090 No 24.5 750
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1101 Yes 11.7 270
C1102 Yes 12.9 310
C1103 Yes 19.8 710
C1104 Yes 25.3 1200
C1105 Yes 31.3 1700
Conductor 1.5 mm² (7 x 0.53 mm)
No. ofpairs
1
2
5
10
20
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1091 No 8.3 90
C1092 No 9.7 140
C1093 No 16.4 330
C1094 No 20.6 580
C1095 No 28.5 1100
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1106 Yes 12.9 300
C1107 Yes 14.3 390
C1108 Yes 22.1 870
C1109 Yes 28.4 1500
C1110 Yes 35.7 2400
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
BS5308/PAS5308 – Part 2 – Type 1 & 2 – Collectively Screened Cables
SECTION 8 – INSTRUMENTATION CABLES
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Conductor 0.75 mm² (24 x 0.2 mm)
No. ofpairs
2
5
10
20
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1115 No 12.8 190
C1116 No 16.3 270
C1117 No 22.7 550
C1118 No 29.8 960
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1127 Yes 17.6 490
C1128 Yes 22.0 801
C1129 Yes 29.5 1800
C1130 Yes 37.8 2200
Conductor 1.5 mm² (7 x 0.53 mm)
No. ofpairs
2
5
10
20
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1119 No 14.7 250
C1120 No 18.8 460
C1121 No 26.5 760
C1122 No 34.4 1350
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1131 Yes 20.4 660
C1132 Yes 25.4 1000
C1133 Yes 33.5 1700
C1134 Yes 42.6 2800
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
SECTION 8 – INSTRUMENTATION CABLES
BS5308/PAS5308 – Part 2 – Type 1 & 2 – Individually & Collectively Screened Cables
Conductor 0.5 mm² (16 x 0.2 mm)
No. ofpairs
2
5
10
20
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1111 No 12.0 100
C1112 No 15.2 250
C1113 No 21.1 480
C1114 No 27.3 780
B3Part Number
ArmourDiameter
(mm)Weight(kg/km)
C1123 Yes 16.8 450
C1124 Yes 20.9 750
C1125 Yes 27.9 1300
C1126 Yes 34.4 1900
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Application and Construction
1. Application
These cables are commonly used as interconnecting cables to control, measure and regulate processor aided production within industry and also as fl exible power control cables suitable for robotic and automated equipment.
2. Main Standard
VDE 0250
3. Basic Construction of the cables
Wire = Conductor with Insulation.Conductor: fl exible = stranded tinned copper wires.
Non-standard cable constructions, colours, details and/or additional information are available on request.For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s).Please note that technical specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Cable core: three or more wires stranded. In case of 5 wires with a central fi ller.
Colour scheme: Green/yellow - black with printed numbers.
Collective Screen (CY series): braiding of tinned copper wires with a coverage of 70%.
Bedding (SY series): Flame Retardant PVC.
Armour (SY series): galvanised steel wires.
Sheath: Flame Retardant PVC.
Flame Retardancy: IEC 60332-1 (Vertical Wire test).
Operating temperature range: -20 to +70 °C.
Rated Voltage: 300 V.
Cable Types:YY series: three or more stranded cores, surrounded by a PVC sheath.CY series: as YY series plus a collective screen between cable core and PVC sheath.SY series: as YY series plus a Steel Wire Armouring between cable core and transparent PVC sheath.
Insulation: Flame Retardant PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). Insulation Resistance > 500 MΩ/km.
Conductor Size mm2 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.5 4 6
Radial thickness of insulation mm 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.8 0.7
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SECTION 9 - CONTROL CABLESS
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Conductor Size mm2 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.5 4 6
Conductor material - bare copper
Confi guration n x mm 24x0.2 32x0.2 30x0.24 50x0.24 56x0.29 84x0.29
Max. DC Resistance at 20°C Ω/km 27 20.2 14 8.4 4.95 3.3
n - number of ends in conductor
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SECTION 9 - CONTROL CABLES
No. ofwires
2
3
4
5
6
7
12
18
25
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1651 1.0 32 x 0.2 8.2
C1656 1.0 32 x 0.2 8.2
C1660 1.0 32 x 0.2 8.2
C1665 1.0 32 x 0.2 10.6
- - - -
C1669 1.0 32 x 0.2 11.7
C1671 1.0 32 x 0.2 13.8
C1673 1.0 32 x 0.2 15.8
C1675 1.0 32 x 0.2 19.7
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1652 1.5 30 x 0.24 9.4
C1657 1.5 30 x 0.24 9.4
C1661 1.5 30 x 0.24 9.4
C1666 1.5 30 x 0.24 11.2
C1668 1.5 30 x 0.24 12.3
C1670 1.5 30 x 0.24 12.4
C1672 1.5 30 x 0.24 14.3
C1674 1.5 30 x 0.24 16.8
- - - -
For more details, please see the respective detailed datasheet(s)
No. ofwires
3
4
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1659 4.0 56 x 0.29 13.4
C1663 4.0 56 x 0.29 13.4
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
- - - -
C1664 6.0 84 x 0.29 16.0
No. ofwires
3
4
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1655 0.75 24 x 0.2 7.8
- - - -
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1658 2.5 50 x 0.24 -
C1662 2.5 50 x 0.24 -
SY Series: Cable core of stranded cores surrounded by a bedding, Steel Wire Armouring plus a PVC sheath
No. ofwires
3
4
5
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1622 1.5 30 x 0.24 6.8
C1626 1.5 30 x 0.24 7.6
C1628 1.5 30 x 0.24 8.2
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1623 2.5 50 x 0.24 8.0
C1627 2.5 50 x 0.24 9.0
C1629 2.5 50 x 0.24 9.8
No. ofwires
3
4
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1620 0.75 24 x 0.2 6.0
C1624 0.75 24 x 0.2 6.7
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1621 1.0 32 x 0.2 6.4
C1625 1.0 32 x 0.2 7.0
CY Series: Cable core of stranded cores surrounded by a braiding of tinned copper wires plus a PVC sheath
No. ofwires
3
4
5
7
8
12
18
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1633 1.5 30 x 0.24 6.5
C1637 1.5 30 x 0.24 7.6
C1639 1.5 30 x 0.24 8.4
C1641 1.5 30 x 0.24 9.5
C1643 1.5 30 x 0.24 10.4
C1646 1.5 30 x 0.24 12.4
C1649 1.5 30 x 0.24 14.5
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1634 2.5 50 x 0.24 6.5
C1638 2.5 50 x 0.24 9.1
C1640 2.5 50 x 0.24 10.3
C1642 2.5 50 x 0.24 11.8
C1644 2.5 50 x 0.24 12.6
C1647 2.5 50 x 0.24 14.9
C1650 2.5 50 x 0.24 14.5
No. ofwires
3
4
12
18
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Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1631 0.75 24 x 0.2 5.6
C1635 0.75 24 x 0.2 6.6
C1645 0.75 24 x 0.2 10.4
C1648 0.75 24 x 0.2 12.4
B3Part Number
Conductor CSA(mm²)
Configuration(n x mm)
Diameter(mm)
C1632 1.0 32 x 0.2 6.2
C1636 1.0 32 x 0.2 7.1
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YY Series: Cable core of stranded cores surrounded by a PVC sheath
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GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION
American Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductors (of bare or tinned copper)
Flexible Conductors AWG 24 22 20 18 16 14 12
Number of strands (wires) - 7 7 7 7 19 19 19
Gauge single strand AWG 32 30 28 26 29 27 25
Diameter single strand mm 0.2 0.25 0.32 0.40 0.28 0.36 0.45
Solid Conductors AWG 24 22 20 18 16 14 12
Diameter mm 0.51 0.64 0.81 1.02 1.29 1.63 2.05
All Conductors AWG 24 22 20 18 16 14 12
Cross section mm² 0.20 0.32 0.52 0.82 1.37 2.08 3.31
Max. DC resistance Ω/km 88 57.4 32.16 22.7 15.47 9.36 5.61
Max. Recommended current 2 or 3 core cable
Amps 2.7 2.8 3.75 5 6.25 8 12
Max. Recommended current 4 or 5 core cable
Amps 2.2 2.25 3 4 5 6.4 9.6
Max. Recommended current 6 to 19 core cable
Amps 1.9 1.95 2.6 3.5 4.35 5.6 8.4
Max. Recommended current 20 to 36 core cable
Amps 1.35 1.4 1.65 2.5 3.12 4 6
Metric Conductors (of bare copper according to IEC 60228)
Conductor mm² 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.5 4.0
Max. Recommendedcurrent 2 or 3 core cable
Amps ≤ 5 ≤ 5.70 ≤ 6.25 ≤ 8 ≤ 12
Flexible Conductors, class 2 mm² 0.055 0.22 0.50 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.5 4.0 6.0
Number of strands - 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Diameter single strand mm 0.1 0.2 - - - 0.53 - - -
Max. DC resistance Ω/km 345 86.2 36.0 24.5 18.1 12.1 7.41 4.61 3.08
Flexible Conductors, class 5 mm² 0.055 0.22 0.50 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.5 4.0 6.0
Number of strands - - - 16 24 32 30 50 56 84
Diameter single strand mm - - 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.24 0.24 0.29 0.29
Max. DC resistance Ω/km - - 39.0 26.0 19.5 13.3 7.98 4.95 3.30
Max. Recommended current 2 or 3 core cable
Amps 2.7 2.8 3.75 5 6.25 8 - - 12
Max. Recommended current 4 or 5 core cable
Amps 2.2 2.25 3 4 5 6.4 - - 9.6
Max. Recommended current 6 to 19 core cable
Amps 1.9 1.95 2.6 3.5 4.35 5.6 - - 8.4
Max. Recommended current 20 to 36 core cable
Amps 1.35 1.4 1.65 2.5 3.12 4 - - 6
All conductors in B3 cables are in accordance with above mentioned tables, unless otherwise stated in the respective section and/or datasheet.
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Pairs: all pairs consist of two twisted wires with a lay-length < 40 D.
Cable Cores: all cable cores consist of stranded wires or pairs
Foil screens for multi-core and multi-pair cables mostly consist of an aluminium foil laminated to polyester, broadly known as Alpet. These foils are helically (as a spiral) applied with suffi cient overlap to guarantee 115% or more coverage. For the fl exibility of a cable a helically applied foil is to be preferred as a longitudinally applied foil is more diffi cult to bend.A drain wire, contacting the aluminium side of the foil, is used for the termination of the screen and also to ground electrostatic discharges.In the case of coaxial cable, where the screen may be a foil, this foil will be applied longitudinally and will also be bonded to the dielectric.
Braided screens consist of 16 or 24 groups of strands. One set of 8 or 12 strands is woven clockwise and the other set of 8 or 12 strands anti-clockwise. Strands can consist of tinned or bare copper or aluminium wires.Braided screens provide good screening effi ciency and fl exibility. Higher coverage provides better screening.
GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MHz 1 5 10 50 100 300 550 750 1000 2000 3000 4500
RG-59 0.98 2.07 2.95 6.23 7.55 13.68 18.83 22.23 25.96 38.24 46.13 56.50
RG-6 0.79 1.71 2.33 4.57 6.40 11.96 15.76 18.05 21.36 31.44 39.76 50.46
RG-11 0.53 1.12 1.51 2.96 4.20 7.49 10.41 12.38 14.57 21.84 27.93 35.98
Nominal Attenuation in dB/100m for RG Coaxial Cables
Unless marked otherwise, all B3 cables do not contain restricted or hazardous substances and are compliant with the European Regulations or Directives for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), REACH (Regulation Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances), WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ), ELV (End of Life Vehicles) and BFR (Brominated Flame Retardants).
Substance Max. Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.03%
Mercury (Hg) 0.10%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01%
Chromium 6 0.1%
PBB 0.1%
PBDE 0.1%
RoHS limits for hazardous substances
Sheaths: grey PVC, purple HFFR or black for PE, all in accordance with BS EN 50290-2.
Sheath PVC PVC HFFR PE
Physical properties BS EN 50290-2-22 UL444 BS EN 50290-2-27 BS EN 50290-2-24
Retardancy Flame Fire Fire Not applicable
Retardancy acc. to IEC 60332-1 UL1666 IEC 60332-3C Not applicable
Low Smoke Not applicable Not applicable IEC 61034 Not applicable
Halogen-free (non acid, non toxic) Not applicable Not applicable IEC 60754 Not applicable
RoHS compliant YES YES YES YES
Installation ** INDOOR INDOOR INDOOR OUTDOOR
** on request cables with a sheath for indoor and outdoor i.e. universal use are available.
RS Protocol
RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
Differential no yes yes
Max. number of driversMax. number of receivers
11
110
132
Modes of operation full duplex half duplex half duplex
Network topology point-to-point multidrop multidrop
Max. distance acc. to standard 15 m 1200 m 1200 m
Max. speed at 12 m.Max. speed at 1200 m.
20 kbs1 kbs
10 Mbs100 kbs
35 Mbs100 kbs
Cables used6 to 25 conductors.
No impedance specifi ed
mainly 24AWG conductors.
Two pairs or more.100 ohm
mainly 24AWG conductors.
One pair or more.120 ohm
B3 main part numbers see section 1.3 section 1.2 section 1.1
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COMPARISON BETWEEN EUROPEAN & UNITED STATES CABLE DESIGN BASICSEurope USA
Focus on SAFETY = SAVING LIVES Focus Focus on REDUCING INSURANCE CLAIMS
Low Voltage Directive Directives National Electrical Code
220 Volt, 50 Hz Power supply system 120 Volt, 60 Hz
More radial thickness of insulation Cable basics More copper in conductors
IEC-EN and National Standards Standards UL standards
Cable specs. in mm, N, etc. Units Cable specs. in inches, lbs, etc.
70 °C (is equal to 80 °C in USA) Temperature Ratings 80 °C (Is equal to 70 °C in Europe)
300 / 500 VrmsVoltage Ratings
300 Vrms
450 / 750 Vrms 600 Vrms
IEC 60332-1Retardancy levels
UL1581 – VW-1
IEC 60332-3-24 (former 3C) UL1685
RoHS compliant Environmental requirements A number of states banned Hg and PBDE
CE MarkingThe CE marking certifi es that a product has met EU consumer safety, health or environmental requirements. By affi xing the CE marking to a product, the manufacturer – on his sole responsibility – declares that it meets EU safety, health and environmental requirements or, if stipulated in the directive(s), it had to be examined by a notifi ed conformity assessment body.
Quality assurance
UL Approval / ListingUL does not approve products. Rather it evaluates products for compliance to specifi c requirements, and permits acceptable products to carry a UL certifi cation mark, as long as they remain compliant with the standards.Products under the UL listing service are said to be “UL Listed,” identifi ed by the distinctive UL mark.
B3 does CE marking for LAN cables B3 B3 is UL listed for LAN and Alarm cables
CONVERSIONS
Europe
1 mm = 0.03937 inches
1 m = 3.2808 feet (305 m = 1000 feet)
1 m = 1.0936 feet
1 km = 0.6214 miles
1 kg/km = 0.6719 lbs/1000 ft
1 ohm/km = 0.3048 ohm/1000 ft
1 N = 0.2248 lbs force
-40 °C = -40 °F
-30 °C = -22 °F
0 °C = 32 °F
60 °C = 90 °F
75 °C = 167 °F
90 °C = 194 °F
USA
1 inch = 25,4 mm
1 feet = 0.3048 m
1 yard = 0.9144m
1 mile = 1.6093 km
1 lbs/1000 ft = 1.488 kg/km
1 ohm/1000 ft = 3.2808 ohm/km
1 lbs force = 0.2248 N
-40 °F = -40 °C
-22 °F = -30 °C
32 °F = 0 °C
90 °F = -60 °C
167 °F = -75 °C
194 °F = -90 °C
Area Conversions
From To Multiply by To Multiply by To Multiply by
Circular mils Square inches 0.0000007854 Square mils 0.7854 mm² 0.0005067
Square inches Circular mils 1,273.240 Square mils 1,000,000.00 mm² 645.16
mm² Square inches 0.00155 Square mils 1550.01 Circular mils 1,973.53
Square feet Square meters 0.0929
From To Multiply by
Pounds Kilograms 0.4535
Pound per 1000 ftKilogram per
kilometre1.488
Pound-force Newton 4.4482
From To Multiply by
Kilograms Pounds 2.205
Kilogram per kilometrePound per 1000 ft
0.6719
Newton Pound-force 0.2248
Force, Mass and Weight Conversions
AWG 24 22 - 20 19/18 18 18/17 16 15/16 14 14/13 12 - 11
Cir. mils 404 640 987 1029 1481 1620 1974 2580 2961 4110 4935 6530 7896 8230
mm² 0.205 0.324 0.5 0.521 0.75 0.821 1.0 1.371 1.5 2.082 2.5 3.309 4.0 4.170
Common Occurring Conversions
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Amp (A) = Ampere: The unit of electric current.
AC: Alternating current, e.g. 50 or 60 Hz AC power.
ACR: Attenuation Crosstalk Ratio. The difference between attenuation and crosstalk. Important characteristic in transmission to assure that the transmitted signal is stronger at the receiving end of the cable than are any interference signals imposed on that same pair by crosstalk from other pairs.
Alpet: aluminium foil covered with polyester.
Alu braid: braiding of woven aluminium wires
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
Attenuation: is the gradual loss in intensity of signals in electrical circuits. The unit of Attenuation is decibel (dB).
AWG: American wire gauge, is a standardized wire gauge system used since 1857 predominantly in the United States and Canada for the diameters of round, solid, nonferrous, electrically conducting wire.
B3: a leading manufacturer of communication cables.
B.C. = BC: Bare Copper, mostly referring to a conductor or braid.
Bending radius: the radius that a cable can be bend without any detrimental effects on transmission performance.
Braid or Braiding: is a structure or pattern formed by intertwining of commonly 16 strands of wires.
B. S.: British Standards are the standards produced by BSI Group which is incorporated under a Royal Charter (and which is formally designated as the National Standards Body (NSB) for the UK).
Cable core: two or more wires or pairs stranded. Good twisting is necessary otherwise the cable can hardly be bend and will lose performance after a few bends.
Category cables: high performance twisted pair cables for local area networking = structured wiring or cabling. Cables range from Cat 3 to Cat 7a. The higher the number, the greater the bandwidth and the better the performance.
Cat 3 Cable supports 10 Base-T Standard for bandwidths up to 10 Mbps over a maximum distance of 100 metres. They can support frequencies in the range up to 10 MHz.
Cat 5/5e Cable supports 100 Base-T Standard for bandwidths up to 100 Mbps over a maximum distance of 100 metres. They can support frequencies in the range up to 100 MHz. Cat 5e cables can support 1000 Base-T as well.
Cat 6 Cable supports 1000 Base-T Standard for bandwidths up to 1000 Mbps over a maximum distance of 100 metres. Cat 6 standard can support frequencies in the range up to 250 MHz. They also support 10GE (10Gig Ethernet) bandwidth over limited distances.
Cat 6A Cable supports 10G Base-T standard for bandwidths up to 10 Gbps over a maximum distance of 100 metres. Cat 6A standard can support frequencies in the range up to 500 MHz.
Cat 7 Cable supports 10G Base-T standard for bandwidths up to 10 Gbps over a maximum distance of 100 metres. Cat 7 standard can support frequencies in the range up to 600 MHz. It offers better performance and improved cross talk suppression over the Cat 6A cables.
Cat 7A Cable supports 10G Base-T standard for bandwidths up to 10 Gbps over a maximum distance of 100 metres. In addition to this, they can also support 40 Gbps bandwidth for around 50 metres and 100 Gbps bandwidth for around 15 metres. They support frequencies in the range up to 1000 MHz.
Cat 8 Cable supports frequencies in the range up to 1200 MHz. Under development. No applications yet.
CATV: Community Antenna Television, also often used to mean Cable TV. It is a system of providing television to consumers through or optical fi bre cables. High-speed Internet, telephony, and similar non-television services may also be provided.
CCTV: Closed-circuit television is the use of video cameras to transmit a signal to a specifi c place, on a limited set of monitors.
Circuit integrity: refers to the operability of electrical circuits during a fi re. It is a form of fi re-resistance rating.
Coaxial Cable or coax: an electrical cable with a centre conductor surrounded by a tubular insulating layer = the dielectric, surrounded by a tubular conducting screen = the outer conductor, surrounded by an outer sheath. The term coaxial comes from the centre conductor and the outer screen sharing the same geometric axis.
Conductor: most familiar conductors are metallic. Copper or tinned copper is the most common material used for electrical wiring. Silver is also in use as a conductor and out performs copper, but is expensive.
Crosstalk (XT): any phenomenon by which a signal transmitted on one circuit of a transmission system creates an undesired effect in another circuit. Crosstalk is usually caused by undesired capacitive, inductive, or conductive coupling from one circuit (mostly a pair) to another (pair).
Current: electric current is a fl ow of electric charge through a medium. This fl owing electric charge is typically carried by moving electrons in a conductor such as wire. The unit of current is Ampere.
DC: Direct Current.
DC Resistance: the resistance of an object is defi ned as the ratio of voltage across it to the direct current through it. The unit of resistance is Ohm.
Dielectric: the insulation between centre and outer conductor (screen) of coaxial cables. Mostly solid or foam (= cellular) polyethylene (PE).
Distortion: the alteration of the original shape (or other characteristic) of an object, image, sound, waveform or other form of information or representation. Distortion is usually unwanted, and often many methods are employed to minimize it in practice.
Drain wire: a conductor in contact with the foil (of a screen) in order to terminate the screen. Also referred to a Continuity Wire. The preferred drain wire is tinned copper wire(s).
Decibel (dB): is a logarithmic unit that indicates the ratio of a physical quantity (usually power or intensity) relative to a specifi ed or implied reference level. A ratio in decibels is ten times the logarithm to base 10 of the ratio of two power quantities.
ELFEXT: the Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT) test measures Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT). FEXT is very similar to NEXT, but happens at the receiver side of the connection. Due to impedance on the line, crosstalk diminishes the signal as it gets further away from the transmitter. Because of this, FEXT is usually less detrimental to a signal than NEXT, but still important nonetheless.
EIA: Electronic Industries Association. This body ceased operations on 28 February 2011. The former sectors of EIA are the Electronic Components Association (ECA), JEDEC, Government Electronics and Information Technology Association (GEIA), and are now part of TechAmerica, Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), and Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).
EN: European Norms maintained by CEN (European Committee for Standardization), CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) and ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute).
Farad: the unit of capacitance.
FPE: Foam Polyethylene (PE) = closed cells with gas in PE in order to reduce the dielectric constant. Often used as dielectric in coaxial cables. The gas may be generated by chemical decomposition during extrusion of the insulation (chemical foaming or blowing) or by injection into the polymer melt within the extruder (physical foaming or blowing).
FAS Cables: cables for fi re detection and alarm systems
Far end crosstalk (FEXT): Interference between two pairs of a cable measured at the other end of the cable from the transmitter.
FR: can mean Flame Retardant or Fire Retardant or Fire Resistant.
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Flame Retardant: are cables passing the vertical wire test of IEC 60332-1 or UL 1581 VW-1).
Fire Retardant: are cables passing the bundle test of IEC 60332-2-24 or UL 1685 Vertical Tray.
Fire Resistant: are cables with a circuit integrity of a specifi ed time.
Frequency: is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit time. The unit of frequency is Hertz (Hz).
G.P. Bus: General Purpose Bus Application
Headroom: in case of testing category cables this is the average of the difference between worst case margin and the specifi ed value.
Henry (H): unit of inductance.
Hertz (Hz): unit of frequency. 1 Hz means that an event repeats once per second.
HFFR = Halogen-Free, Flame or Fire Retardant
Impedance: the ratio of voltage applied to the current is called the input impedance; the input impedance of the infi nite line is called the characteristic impedance.
Insertion Loss: also referred to as attenuation, refers to the loss of signal strength at the far end of a line compared to the signal that was introduced into the line. This loss is due to the electrical resistance of the copper cable, the loss of energy through the cable insulation and the impedance caused by the connectors. Insertion loss is usually expressed in decibels dB with a minus sign. Insertion loss increases with distance and frequency. For every 6dB of loss, the original signal will be half the original amplitude.
Inductance: is the property of an electrical circuit causing voltage to be generated proportional to the rate of change in current in a circuit. This property also is called self inductance to discriminate it from mutual inductance, describing the voltage induced in one electrical circuit by the rate of change of the electric current in another circuit.
Insulation: insulations are coating applied to conductor to isolate the conductors. Insulation materials are applied to provide good strippability. The physical properties are in accordance with BS EN 50290-2.
Individually screened pair: a pair with a helically applied (= as a spiral) Aluminium/Polyester (Alpet) foil. A drain wire may also be included under the screen in Cat 7 cables.
Jacket = sheath: This is the outer protective polymer surrounding the cable core.
Lay-length: The length measured along the axis of a wire or cable required for a single strand (in stranded wire) or conductor (in cable) to make one complete turn about the axis of the conductor or cable. In a twisted pair cable, the lay length is the distance it takes for the two wires to completely twist around each other. Lay length is also known as pitch length.
Local Area Network (LAN): any communication network for connecting computers within a building or small group of buildings.
m = metre: S.I. unit of measure of length
MHz = Megahertz: 1 MHz = one million Hertz.
Near End Crosstalk (NEXT): Interference between two pairs in a cable measured at the same end of the cable as the transmitter.
Operating temperature (range): the temperature range across which the cable can operate.
Polyolefi n: is a polymer produced by polymerisation of a simple olefi n (also called an alkene) as a monomer, for example Polyethylene or Polypropylene.
PA = Polyamide
PE = Polyethylene.
PP = Polypropylene.
PVC = Polyvinyl Chloride.
Power Sum ELFEXT (PSELFEXT): is the sum of FEXT values from 3 wire pairs as they affect the other wire pair.
Pair: two twisted – colour coded – insulated wires.
Quad: a four conductor cable core or unit, symmetrical stranded or twisted together.
Rated Temperature: the maximum continuous temperature that the cable can withstand during its lifetime. It is generally limited by the thermal aging characteristics of the plastics used to insulate and/or jacket the wire.
Rated Voltage: the maximum voltage at which a cable can operate for extended periods without undue degradation or safety hazard.
Resistance: the electrical resistance of a conductor measures its opposition to the passage of an electric current; the inverse quantity is electrical conductance, measuring how easily electricity fl ows along a certain path. The unit of electrical resistance is the ohm (Ω), while electrical conductance is measured in Siemens (S).
Return Loss (RL): the Return or Refl ection Loss of a line is the ratio of the power refl ected back from the line to the power transmitted into the line. RL is expressed in decibels (dB).
The RL of coaxial cables is the loss of signal power resulting from the refl ection caused at a discontinuity in the cable. This discontinuity can be fl uctuations in dimensions and/or dielectric.
Return Loss is also one of many parameters regulated by the requirements established for Category 5e and onwards cables. It is a measure of the refl ected energy from a transmitted signal. The larger the value, the less energy that is refl ected. Poor Return Loss fi gures of a circuit are quite often caused by poor termination (connectors).
Screen: a cable screen acts as a Faraday cage to reduce electrical noise from affecting the signals, and to reduce electromagnetic radiation that may interfere with other parts in a cable or other cables. The screen minimizes capacitive coupled noise from other electrical sources. For more info regarding screens: see also the Technical Information section.
Sheath: the outer covering of a cable, standard in accordance with BS EN 50290-2 and grey for PVC, purple for HFFR and black for PE.
Shield = See Screen.
SMATV = Satellite Master Antenna Television, and refers to a system that uses multiple satellite and broadcast signals to create a single integrated cable signal for distribution to a cabling network
Solid BC: one solid conductor of bare copper.
Solid TC: one solid conductor of tinned copper
T.C. = TC = Tinned Copper Conductor
TIA: the Telecommunications Industry Association is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop voluntary industry standards for a wide variety of telecommunications products.
Twisted pair: a type of wiring in which two conductors are twisted together for the purposes of cancelling out electromagnetic interference (EMI) from external sources; for instance, electromagnetic radiation from unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables, and crosstalk between neighbouring pairs.
Volt = Voltage = unit of electric, expressed with the symbol V.
Wire = Conductor with Insulation and also referred to as a Core in some specifi cations.
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B3 PART NUMBER INDEX
B3Part Number
Page
C1001 19
C1002 19
C1003 19
C1004 19
C1005 19
C1006 19
C1007 19
C1008 19
C1009 19
C1010 19
C1011 19
C1012 19
C1013 19
C1014 19
C1015 19
C1016 19
C1017 19
C1018 19
C1019 19
C1020 19
C1021 19
C1022 19
C1023 19
C1024 19
C1025 28
C1026 28
C1027 28
C1028 27
C1029 27
C1030 27
C1031 35
C1032 35
C1033 35
C1034 35
C1035 32
C1036 32
C1037 32
C1038 32
C1039 33
C1040 22
C1041 22
C1042 22
C1043 22
C1044 25
C1045 25
C1053 33
C1080 10
C1081 39
C1082 39
C1083 39
C1084 39
C1085 39
C1086 39
C1087 39
C1088 39
C1089 39
B3Part Number
Page
C1146 37
C1147 37
C1148 37
C1149 25
C1150 25
C1151 25
C1152 25
C1153 25
C1154 37
C1155 37
C1156 37
C1157 37
C1158 37
C1159 25
C1160 25
C1161 25
C1162 25
C1163 25
C1164 37
C1165 37
C1166 37
C1168 37
C1169 37
C1171 17
C1172 17
C1173 17
C1174 17
C1175 17
C1176 17
C1177 37
C1178 37
c1180 37
C1181 12
C1182 12
C1183 12
C1184 12
C1185 12
C1186 12
C1187 12
C1188 12
C1189 10
C1190 10
C1191 10
C1192 10
C1193 16
C1195 16
C1196 15
C1197 15
C1198 16
C1199 16
C1200 33
C1201 33
C1203 16
C1211 19
C1212 19
C1213 16
B3Part Number
Page
C1286 32
C1287 32
C1288 32
C1289 25
C1295 10
C1296 10
C1297 10
C1300 16
C1301 16
C1302 16
C1303 16
C1304 16
C1305 16
C1306 16
C1307 16
C1308 16
C1309 16
C1310 16
C1311 16
C1313 16
C1314 15
C1318 10
C1319 10
C1320 10
C1321 10
C1322 19
C1323 19
C1324 19
C1325 19
C1326 19
C1327 19
C1330 19
C1331 19
C1332 19
C1333 19
C1334 20
C1335 20
C1336 20
C1337 20
C1338 20
C1339 20
C1342 20
C1343 20
C1344 20
C1345 20
C1346 14
C1347 14
C1348 14
C1349 14
C1351 21
C1352 21
C1353 21
C1354 21
C1355 21
C1356 21
C1357 21
B3Part Number
Page
C1090 39
C1091 39
C1092 39
C1093 39
C1094 39
C1095 39
C1096 39
C1097 39
C1098 39
C1099 39
C1100 39
C1101 39
C1102 39
C1103 39
C1104 39
C1105 39
C1106 39
C1107 39
C1108 39
C1109 39
C1110 39
C1111 40
C1112 40
C1113 40
C1114 40
C1115 40
C1116 40
C1117 40
C1118 40
C1119 40
C1120 40
C1121 40
C1122 40
C1123 40
C1124 40
C1125 40
C1126 40
C1127 40
C1128 40
C1129 40
C1130 40
C1131 40
C1132 40
C1133 40
C1134 40
C1135 22
C1136 22
C1137 22
C1138 22
C1139 25
C1140 25
C1141 25
C1142 25
C1143 25
C1144 37
C1145 37
B3Part Number
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C1214 15
C1217 13
C1218 13
C1219 13
C1220 13
C1222 16
C1224 16
C1226 19
C1227 19
C1228 19
C1229 29
C1230 19
C1231 19
C1232 19
C1233 19
C1235 32
C1236 32
C1237 32
C1238 32
C1241 28
C1248 19
C1249 19
C1250 19
C1251 19
C1252 19
C1253 19
C1254 19
C1255 19
C1256 28
C1257 28
C1258 19
C1259 19
C1260 19
C1261 19
C1262 19
C1263 19
C1264 19
C1265 19
C1266 35
C1267 35
C1268 35
C1269 35
C1270 16
C1271 16
C1272 16
C1275 27
C1276 27
C1277 27
C1278 19
C1279 29
C1280 29
C1281 15
C1282 15
C1283 25
C1284 25
C1285 32
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B3Part Number
Page
C1360 37
C1361 37
C1362 37
C1364 37
C1365 37
C1366 37
C1367 37
C1368 37
C1369 37
C1370 37
C1371 37
C1372 37
C1373 37
C1374 37
C1375 37
C1378 29
C1379 29
C1380 29
C1382 11
C1383 11
C1384 11
C1386 11
C1391 21
C1392 21
C1393 21
C1394 21
C1395 21
C1396 21
C1397 21
C1428 27
C1429 27
C1430 27
C1471 37
C1472 37
C1473 37
C1474 37
C1475 37
C1476 37
C1500 34
C1510 34
C1520 34
C1530 34
C1540 34
C1550 34
C1560 34
C1570 34
C1620 43
C1621 43
C1622 43
C1623 43
C1624 43
C1625 43
C1626 43
C1627 43
C1628 43
C1629 43
C1631 43
B3Part Number
Page
C1717 20
C1718 20
C1719 20
C1720 20
C1721 20
C1722 20
C1723 20
C1724 20
C1725 20
C1726 20
C1727 20
C1728 20
C1729 20
C1730 20
C1731 20
C1732 20
C1733 20
C1734 20
C1735 20
C1736 20
C1737 20
C1738 20
C1739 20
C1740 20
C1741 20
C1742 20
C1743 20
C1744 20
C1745 20
C1746 20
C1747 20
C1748 20
C1749 20
C1750 20
B3Part Number
Page
C1632 43
C1633 43
C1634 43
C1635 43
C1636 43
C1637 43
C1638 43
C1639 43
C1640 43
C1641 43
C1642 43
C1643 43
C1644 43
C1645 43
C1646 43
C1647 43
C1648 43
C1649 43
C1650 43
C1651 43
C1652 43
C1655 43
C1656 43
C1657 43
C1658 43
C1659 43
C1660 43
C1661 43
C1662 43
C1663 43
C1664 43
C1665 43
C1666 43
C1668 43
C1669 43
C1670 43
C1671 43
C1672 43
C1673 43
C1674 43
C1675 43
C1701 20
C1702 20
C1703 20
C1704 20
C1705 20
C1706 20
C1707 20
C1708 20
C1709 20
C1710 20
C1711 20
C1712 20
C1713 20
C1714 20
C1715 20
C1716 20
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